Si Amil Pinnacles
The Pinnacle site on the east side of Si Amil island has two pinnacles rising from a gently sloping plateau at about 50 m up to about 30 m, according to the Important Shark and Ray Area factsheet. Schools of up to 100 short-horned pygmy devil rays and spotted eagle rays have been recorded here; a dive-travel guide also mentions dogtooth tuna and possible schooling hammerheads (not guaranteed).
Facts
- Region: Malaysia – Sipadan & Semporna
- Area: Si Amil
- Depth: 30–50 m
- Level: advanced
- Current: strong
- Type: pinnacle, pelagic
- Coordinates: 4.3139, 118.879 (approximate)
- Highlights: devil ray, spotted eagle ray, dogtooth tuna, hammerhead shark
- Unverified: Island position from Wikipedia; the pinnacles are on the east side but their exact position is not published.
- Tips: Exposed to the east with currents; for experienced divers. Dive-the-world quotes the pinnacles rising from 40 m to 12 m, so depths differ by source.