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Sumbawa, as divers saw it.

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

30
Sightings logged
whale shark
Most spotted
Indonesia
Country

Species confirmed at Sumbawa

whale shark 30

Recent sightings

Whale Shark · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 3328 View post →
Whale Shark · 15 Aug 2026 ♥ 51 View post →
Whale Shark · 14 Aug 2026 ♥ 894 View post →
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Sumbawa?

Whale Shark is the most frequently confirmed species at Sumbawa, with 30 of the site's 30 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Sumbawa have?

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

What is Sumbawa particularly known for?

Sumbawa is particularly known for whale shark — it accounts for 25% of every confirmed whale shark sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.