Batu Gila Dive Site in

Togian Islands

Translated in Indonesia as Crazy Rocks, this spot is a rocky ridge, 25 meters wide and 50 meters long, and lies at a depth of 28 to 42 meters. This dive site is exposed to currents because it is the most extreme northern point of the reef.

Healthy and colorful sponges and gorgonians are everywhere, while long-fin bannerfish, triggerfish, tuna, and barracudas are often seen in massive schools. But Batu Gila should be on the list because of the scalloped hammerhead sharks. Schooling of these magnificent sharks can usually be found off the edge of the ridge.

If seeing scalloped hammerhead sharks is not enough, grey sharks, silvertips, and manta rays often show themselves in the region.

Type of Diving:

Boat, Deep, Drift

Recommended For:

Experienced divers

Highlights

Schooling Jack/Snapper/Fusilier/Barracuda/Bumphead Parrotfish/Surgeonfish/Redtooth Triggerfish, Tuna, Marlin, Eagle Ray, Hammerhead, Grey Reef Shark, Leatherback Turtle, Large pelagics in deeper water.
25
m

Maximum Depth:

42
m

Horizontal Visibility:

20
m

Min Water Temp:

27°
c

Max Water Temp:

31°
c

Bottom Contour:

Flat

Bottom Composition:

Coral reef, Rock, Sand

Current:

Long shore

Coral Reef:

Good

Type of Reef:

Submerged

Marine Life

Jack, Trevallies, Snapper, Fusilier, Barracuda, Sweetlips, Butterfly, Cardinal, Angel, Grouper, Damselfish, Anthias, Batfish, Wrasse, Parrot, Surgeon, Trigger, Gobies, Moray Eels, Scorpion, Blennies, Shrimp, Nudibranch, Flatworm, Shell, Turtle, Ray, Shark.

Did you know that

Batu Gila

is in

Togian Islands