Sand Triangle

★★★★☆ (57)

The Sand Triangle in the Kerama Islands, Okinawa, is a calm site with white sand forming a triangle. Depths of 5–20m suit beginners, while coral-dotted roots host five species of anemonefish and tropical fish like snappers, creating a colorful and relaxing dive.

The Sand Triangle hosts five clownfish species, plus sparrowhawks, butterflyfish, and vibrant reef-building corals.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Green Turtle

Green Turtle

15 Sightings
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Hawksbill Turtle

Hawksbill Turtle

12 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 200

Moray Eel

Moray Eel

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25

Eagle Ray

Eagle Ray

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28

Clownfish

Clownfish

26 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 350

Damselfish

Damselfish

9 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100

Parrotfish

Parrotfish

8 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish

7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90

Angelfish

Angelfish

5 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 8

Bannerfish

Bannerfish

4 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 40

Triggerfish

Triggerfish

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 130

Pufferfish

Pufferfish

3 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 300

Squid

Squid

3 Sightings
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Banded Sea Krait

Banded Sea Krait

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3

Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish

2 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3000

Nudibranch

Nudibranch

2 Sightings
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Whitetip Reef Shark

Whitetip Reef Shark

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 250

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 150

Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 60

Soldierfish

Soldierfish

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 25

Boxfish

Boxfish

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 80

Emperor

Emperor

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 120

Cuttlefish

Cuttlefish

1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3400

Shrimp

Shrimp

1 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

Stonefish

Stonefish

1 Sightings
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