James Shoal

James Shoal is a reef (bank) in the South China Sea, with a depth of 22 metres (72 ft) below the surface of the sea, located about 45 nautical miles (83 km; 52 mi) off the Borneo coast of Malaysia. It is claimed by Malaysia, the People's Republic of China, and the Republic of China (Taiwan). The reef and its surrounds are administered by Malaysia.

James Shoal
Disputed reef
James Shoal
Other names
Beting Tugau
八仙暗沙
Beting Serupai
Zēngmǔ Ànshā (曾母暗沙)
Geography
LocationSouth China Sea
Coordinates03°58′26″N 112°20′56″E
Total islands0
Administration
 Malaysia
StateSarawak
Claimed by
Prefecture-level city
Province
Sansha

Hainan
 Malaysia
StateSarawak
 Taiwan
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