James Shoal

James Shoal
Disputed reef
James Shoal
Other namesBeting Serupai
Zēngmǔ Ànshā (曾母暗沙)
Geography
LocationSouth China Sea
Coordinates03°58′26″N 112°20′56″E / 3.97389°N 112.34889°E / 3.97389; 112.34889
Total islands0
Administration
StateSarawak
Claimed by
Prefecture-level city
Province
Sansha

Hainan
StateSarawak

James Shoal is a shoal (submerged 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 shoal and its surrounds are administered by Malaysia.