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Monad Shoel

Malapascua’s Monad Shoal. This is where you go for thresher sharks. We’re usually up before dawn, bouncing over the waves to arrive as the sun cracks the horizon. It’s a cleaning station, so you settle onto the sand and wait. We’ve had mornings where they glide past within touching distance, those long tails trailing behind them. Other days, it’s a more distant show, but they’re almost always there. Keep an eye out for amberfish darting around, and you’ll often spot Savigny's brittle stars tucked into the reef. It’s an early start, but seeing these sharks in their natural environment makes the alarm clock worth it.