Turtle Traffic

Turtle Traffic: Reef slope named for its green turtle density. Indo-Pacific leopard sharks use resting sites in eastern Maratua Atoll, recorded 2-3 together on about 70% of dives at those spots; Undemanding profile — a sensible second dive after the channel.

Depth

5–30m

Current

Mild

Diver level

Open water

Entry

Boat

Unique features

Reef slope named for its green turtle density
Indo-Pacific leopard sharks use resting sites in eastern Maratua Atoll, recorded 2-3 together on about 70% of dives at those spots
Undemanding profile — a sensible second dive after the channel

Sources & last checked

Checked August 2026

This is a researched draft, not yet human-verified. The seasonality and logistics are drawn from the sources below — confirm specifics (permits, fees, closures) with an operator before you book.

Derawan Islands ISRA — IUCN SSC Shark Specialist Group
Dive Maratua — Scuba Junkie Sangalaki

Note on the data: Coordinates are approximate; not surveyed dive-site GPS.