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Best places to dive with Giant moray

Gymnothorax javanicus

The largest moray of the Indo-Pacific, reaching about 3m, holed up in reef crevices by day with only its head and gaping jaw showing, and free-swimming to hunt at night. A fixture of Red Sea reefs, often seen with cleaner wrasse working around its mouth.

Destinations ranked by how reliably giant moray is seen. The bars show the likelihood by month — never a guarantee. See the full species page for more.

Coron, Palawan, Philippines

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Moray eels, including large individuals, live in the wreck recesses and holds. Seen year-round on most sites.

Koh Chang, Thailand

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Moray eels are common in the boulders and wreck recesses across Hin Luk Bat, Hin Raab and the HTMS Chang.

Northern Red Sea, Egypt

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Resident in reef crevices across Tiran and Ras Mohammed year-round, holed up by day and free-swimming to hunt at night.

Ribbon Reefs & Cod Hole, Australia

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Resident in the coral heads and ledges across the Ribbon Reefs; commonly seen at Challenger Bay and Two Towers, more active at night. Year-round.

Truk Lagoon, Micronesia

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Resident in the holds, portholes and wreckage of most ships.