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Malapascua Island (Monad Shoal)

Malapascua Island (Monad Shoal)

Cebu, Philippines

Photo: Petter Lindgren · CC BY-SA 3.0

About this site

The only place in the world where thresher sharks can be seen reliably every day at dawn. These shy pelagics visit cleaning stations at Monad Shoal, offering a unique wildlife encounter.

Conditions

Region
Cebu
Max depth
5–30 m
Visibility
10–25 m
Water temperature
26–30°C
Difficulty
Intermediate
Best season
March to May (dry season)
Type
Wall
Suitable for
  • Scuba
Dive types
  • Wall
  • Reef
Marine life
  • Hammerheads
  • Sharks
  • Mantas
  • Rays
  • Macro
Photo: Petter Lindgren · CC BY-SA 3.0

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