Fish Bowl
Malaysia / Pulau Tenggol
Fish Bowl is a reef diving, wreck diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters dive site lead in Pulau Tenggol, Malaysia. The reference depth is 6-18 m, entry is usually by boat dive, and the planning level is OW and above. This entry is based on the source card's type, depth, and entry notes. Confirm tide, visibility, and guide briefing before adding it to an itinerary.
Recommended level
OW
Recommended dives
10+
Max depth
18 m
Average depth
12 m
Current
Mild
Visibility
10-25 m
Water temperature
27-30°C
Best months
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
Best for
Highlights
- • Pulau Tenggol dive-site lead for reef diving, wreck diving, macro photography and whale shark encounters
- • Reference depth: 6-18 m
- • Entry: boat dive
- • Recommended months: Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct
- • Likely highlights: whale sharks, nudibranchs and macro life and coral gardens
What this page helps you answer
If you are comparing Fish Bowl by depth, current, visibility, diver level, and itinerary fit, this page gives a faster planning summary than a simple site name list.
Marine life
Dive types
Safety notes
- • Plan conservatively around the 6-18 m reference depth and stay within certification limits.
- • Treat current as mild, but follow tide, captain, and guide briefings on the day.
- • boat dive requires confirming entry, exit, and backup procedures before the dive.
- • This record is reference-derived; verify depth, visibility, and suitability with a local operator before diving.
- • Entry type: Boat.
- • Adjust depth and route based on local guide judgment.
Map and coordinates
Fish Bowl
4.795, 103.671
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- Max depth
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FAQ
Is this dive site suitable for OW divers? +
Fish Bowl is relatively suitable for OW divers, but conditions and guide decisions still matter.
What are the best months to dive here? +
The recommended months for Fish Bowl are Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct. Confirm current local conditions before booking.
Is the current strong here? +
The current rating is Mild. Tide and operator judgment should guide the final decision.
What marine life can be seen? +
Common highlights include whale shark, nudibranch, coral.