pinnacle

Log This Dive

Bajo del Junior

Bajo del Junior, now that's a site that sticks with you from Malpelo. We consider it an absolute standout for shark action. You’re dropping onto a submerged pinnacle, often in a decent current, which is exactly what brings in the big stuff. What you'll experience here is the raw power of the Pacific. We’ve seen silvertip sharks and dusky sharks circling, sometimes in dozens, seemingly just checking us out. The thrill isn’t just seeing them, it’s feeling that deep rumble of the ocean, the slight tug of the current, knowing you’re in their domain. Look out for schools of threadfin jack and pompano swarming the top of the reef, they’re a silvery, shimmering counterpoint to the darker, heavier predators below. If you can handle a bit of surge and have some experience in current, Bajo del Junior delivers that big animal fix Malpelo is famous for. It’s not a gentle drift, but it’s immensely rewarding.