Swimming With The Sharks

Amidst  the emerald  waters of Strait of Malacca lies  the picturesque island of Pualu Pavar. The island of Pulau Payar is  home to reach variety of marine life which has made their homes in the temperate waters surrounding  thus island, it is located a mere thirty five kilometers from the Malaysian island of Langkawi and is famous for its  Marine Water Park.

Palau Payar is a small island stretching two kilometers in length and having a width of only ¹/₄ kilometers. This interiors of the island are covered in dense vegetation and remains inaccessible to tourists. The island is completely uninhabited. A hiking trail has been built along the circumference of the island for those interested in exploring it.

The main attraction of this island and the reason why hoards of people visit this island  everyday are the baby black fined sharks that swim in the shallow waters near the shore. Pulau Payar provides a once in a lifetime experience to get unclose to these magnificent beasts of the wilds in their natural habitat. Besides  several endangered ones/ the beautiful corals around the island are another  reason to visit it.

The island hosts a wide array of activities such as snorkeling scuba diving and swimming. Water sports are strictly prohibited here as they may harm the precious aquatic life which has chosen to make the waters surrounding this island their home.

Once you disembark, you  will think you have been transported to another world. Away from the hustle and bustle of the city, standing there on the serene and secluded island surrounded only by the Mother nature, you are bound to forget  all your troubles. Initially  you may feel scared to step into the shark infested waters, however gradually the fear fades away and you take your first step into the warm waters of the Strait of Malacca. These baby sharks are harmless and oblivious to the people who share the waters with them. Looking at this swift agile creatures dart though the water with confidant strokes will fill your mind with awe. The crystal clear waters provide a clear view of the activity going down below. The blue ringed angel fish is another fish  that can be spotted in the waters of this island. As soon as you step into the water, schools of fish start swarming around you as if asking for your attention. These friendly fish occasionally nibble as if asking you to play with them. Snorkeling here is an  incredible experience which one should not miss. As you  float near the surface of the water, you can see so many different species of fish swimming right underneath you, so close that you can reach out and touch them. For those who are slightly more adventurous they can opt for scuba diving. Several diving operators take you for dives in the coral reefs near the island.

The best dive spots of the western peninsula are found in Pulau  Pavar because of its extensive variety of marine life and its coral reefs. Diving gear is provided by them. One of the most famous dive spots is the artificial reef south of Pulau Kaca. Another unique experience with the Pulau Payar package provides in an opportunity  to feed the fishes. Smaller fish come and peck directly from your  hand. It is not often that one gets a chance to feed a shark. The floating reef platform in Pulau Payar lets everyone enjoy the beauty of the marine life which this island provides without having to get wet. This is an excellent option for those people who are too scared to get into the water with the sharks o r in  general just do not wish to get wet. The floating platform has a tunnel like chamber which is located at the bottom of the platform which is nearly 10 feet below the sea.  The platform also has a snack bar, a dinning area and a sun deck for people to bask and enjoy the sun