Malaysia · Mataking
Mataking Wreck
Also known as: The Shipwreck
Best time to dive
January to December
What you might see
- FrogfishLikely
- Moray eelLikely
- NudibranchLikely
- Sea turtleReliably seen
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Open Water
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - Not applicable - wreck sits too deep for snorkeling
Safety notes
Entanglement risk around wreck structure/lines for divers without wreck training; otherwise low-hazard, beginner-friendly
Permits & fees
No Sipadan-style limited permit; standard resort dive fees, Mataking lies outside Tun Sakaran Marine Park boundary
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Semporna
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.