Malapascua Monad Shoal
Protected Area
Mabini, Higatangan Marine Sanctuary
Why dive here
With 87+ marine species recorded in the area - including sea turtles, thresher sharks, lionfish and pufferfish - Malapascua Monad Shoal offers some of Malapascua's richest muck diving. Water ranges 28-31°C, warmest May, June, July.
Monad Shoal is a very specific dive, and you go there for one reason: thresher sharks. We’re usually up before dawn for the quick boat ride out. You descend onto a shallow cleaning station, maybe 12 meters deep, and then it’s a waiting game. These pelagic threshers, instantly recognizable by those ridiculously long tails, cruise in to get cleaned, often just after the sun comes up. It’s a quiet, humbling encounter, watching them glide past in the blue. Beyond the sharks, the surrounding area offers decent muck diving, but Monad Shoal itself is all about that early morning thresher magic. It suits divers who appreciate a unique wildlife encounter and don't mind an early start.
Typical Malapascua Monad Shoal Dive Profile
Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.
Safety Notes
Depth of 20m - Advanced Open Water certification recommended.
Always perform a 3-minute safety stop at 5m before surfacing.
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Evolution
Johan Dive
Emerald Green Diving Center
The Sharks Tail Dive Resort
Fun & Sun
Seaquest
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Conditions
Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for Malapascua Monad Shoal
Malapascua Monad Shoal Ocean Conditions
Monthly averages for Malapascua Monad Shoal, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU) - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.45, 124.02) (6km away)
October Averages
Sea Temperature
30°C
86°F · Range: 29.3–31.5°C
Current Speed
8.25 cm/s
Direction: S (194°)
Salinity
33.75 PSU
Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data + Copernicus Marine (EU)
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