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Raja Ampat, as divers saw it.

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

48
Sightings logged
pygmy seahorse
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Raja Ampat

pygmy seahorse 26
manta ray 4
mandarin fish 3
anemone shrimp 3
leopard shark 2

Recent sightings

Leopard Shark · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 53 View post →
Barracuda · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 403 View post →
Pygmy Seahorse · 13 Aug 2026 ♥ 372 View post →
Nudibranch · 12 Aug 2026 ♥ 29 View post →
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Raja Ampat?

Pygmy Seahorse is the most frequently confirmed species at Raja Ampat, with 26 of the site's 48 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Raja Ampat have?

48 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Raja Ampat, Indonesia, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Raja Ampat particularly known for?

Raja Ampat is particularly known for pygmy seahorse — it accounts for 26% of every confirmed pygmy seahorse sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.