Tanjung Basi
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Tanjung Basi locates at the Northernmost Tip of Perhentian Besar. The reef sits at 15-20m depth, and current can be strong at times. This is the primary site in Perhentian for deep diving activities, with massive boulders, overhangs, and swim throughs offers an interesting opportunity for divers to explore.
Groupers, Fusiliers, and Jacks are common sights here. Do watch out for Triggerfishes, as some can get overly intimate with divers. Every now and then a Pelagic passes by in distance.
Dive Activity
Top Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Alamy-WaterFrame
35 Sightings
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7
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10
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Barracuda
14 Sightings
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2
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2
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3
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5
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Wrasse
8 Sightings
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Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
82 Sightings
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3
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5
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9
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9
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11
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13
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16
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2
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Triggerfish
55 Sightings
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10
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4
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10
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15
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12
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4
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Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
52 Sightings
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7
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6
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8
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14
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Parrotfish
45 Sightings
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3
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5
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11
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Butterfly Fish
27 Sightings
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7
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5
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Snapper
24 Sightings
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2
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5
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3
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0
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7
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6
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1
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AdobeStock-JirinaVFR
Pufferfish
23 Sightings
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3
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6
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