Pulau Tenggol is located between Redang Island and Tioman Island, 12 nautical miles off the east coast of peninsular Malaysia. It can be reached from the coastal town of Kuala Dungan with a 45 minute boat ride. The island is just 3km long and 2km wide. 
The island is renowned for it's wall diving off the eastern side. Some of the walls drop as deep as 48m. Pristine coral and the chance to see large pelagics makes for exciting diving. Currents can be strong here.
White tip reef sharks and blacktip reef sharks can be seen in deeper areas as can large stingrays. Reef fish includes bumphead parrotfish, titan triggerfish, oriental sweetlips, batfish and much much more. Pelagics like barracuda and tuna like the strong currents. From August to October whale sharks pass by on their migratory route.
Popular dive sites include "Amazing Grace," "The Fishbowl" and "The Highway" although there are over 10 dive sites around Tenggol and the small surrounding islets. Continued >>
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