Postbox Wreck & Sipadan Mermaid Wreck (artificial reef)
Two artificial wrecks near Mataking, the Postbox Wreck and the Sipadan Mermaid Wreck, lie at about 22 m and serve as an artificial reef with lionfish, scorpionfish, jackfish and moray eels. Only a short description from the Pom Pom Island resort is available; the wrecks' origin is not given.
Facts
- Region: Malaysia – Sipadan & Semporna
- Area: Mataking, Pom Pom & Timba Timba
- Depth: 20–22 m
- Level: intermediate
- Current: low
- Type: wreck, reef
- Coordinates: 4.581, 118.956 (approximate)
- Highlights: lionfish, scorpionfish, jackfish, moray eel
- Unverified: Resort and dive-guide pages name the site but do not publish its position; the marker is placed roughly beside the island and is not exact.
- Tips: Check the wrecks' condition and entry rules with your operator.