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Gili Islands, as divers saw it.

12 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

12
Sightings logged
mandarin fish
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Gili Islands

mandarin fish 3
mola mola 2
whale shark 1
reef shark 1

Recent sightings

Whale Shark · 7 Aug 2026 ♥ 226 View post →
Mandarin Fish · 6 Aug 2026 ♥ 33 View post →
See all Gili Islands sightings on the map →

Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Gili Islands?

Mandarin Fish is the most frequently confirmed species at Gili Islands, with 3 of the site's 12 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Gili Islands have?

12 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Gili Islands, Indonesia, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Gili Islands particularly known for?

Gili Islands is particularly known for mandarin fish — it accounts for 6% of every confirmed mandarin fish sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.