Tokong Laut (Temple of the Sea)
Tokong Laut is a large pinnacle in open water north-west of the Perhentian Islands, about 20–30 minutes by boat. Hard and soft corals cover the rock, with crevices, ledges and small tunnels. Giant pufferfish, giant moray eels, bamboo sharks and trevally are the usual sightings; the sandy bottom lies around 19 m and the site is usually rated 10–25 m. Published depths vary slightly between sources (22–26 m).
Facts
- Region: Malaysia – East Coast North
- Area: Perhentian Islands
- Depth: 25 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: pinnacle, reef
- Coordinates: 5.9595, 102.661 (approximate)
- Highlights: giant pufferfish, moray eel, bamboo shark, scorpionfish, sea turtle, trevally, bumphead parrotfish, hard coral, soft coral
- Tips: Reached by boat only; conditions are best March–October. Divezone rates it for advanced divers, other guides for all levels with some experience.