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marine life

Banana Split, Komodo

Komodo

The Banana Split spine runs north to south. The top is banana-shaped and sits at about 2 m. The west side drops to boulders at about 30 m, where the larger fish are. On the east side the boulders start around 10 m. At the south end a pinnacle stands off the main reef.

Several kinds of sweetlips live here and sometimes school together. Groupers, sharks, and pelagic fish are on the deep boulders. On the top, thousands of anthias and wrasses are often seen spawning. Entry is by boat. The depth is about 2–30 m.

Map coordinate
−8.5548, 119.39147
Dive type
Reef
Entry
Boat
Depth
About 2–30 m
Water
Salt water

Marine life

Sweetlips

Sometimes several kinds gather into one school.

Grouper shark

On the west-side boulders, around 30 m.

Shark

On the west-side boulders, around 30 m.

An animal on this list is not guaranteed on every dive.