James Shoal
| Disputed reef | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Beting Serupai Zēngmǔ Ànshā (曾母暗沙) |
| Geography | |
| Location | South China Sea |
| Coordinates | 03°58′26″N 112°20′56″E / 3.97389°N 112.34889°E |
| Total islands | 0 |
| Administration | |
| State | Sarawak |
| Claimed by | |
| Prefecture-level city Province | Sansha Hainan |
| State | Sarawak |
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.