Operator page describing the site as popular with generally good visibility.
Advanced Malapascua shoal for early thresher dives
Advanced Malapascua shoal for early thresher dives
Kimud Shoal is a challenging Malapascua boat dive known for early-morning thresher sharks. The shoal top is shallow before dropping into very deep water, and the site combines rock structure, overhangs, and open-water shark action. It is an advanced dive best approached by divers who are comfortable with depth, exposure, and an early first-light schedule.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 200m
Depth Note
The shoal tops around 10-16 m before dropping sharply into very deep water.
Best Season
Year-round; early dawn departures matter more than season.
Typical Conditions
Open-water shark diving with a shallow plateau and deep drop-off.
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Safety Notes
This is a deep, current-aware site with overhangs; good buoyancy, gas planning, and an early-departure mindset matter.
Access Restrictions
Boat access only; early dawn departures are standard.
Legal Notes
Monad and Kimud Shoals are protected areas, so marine-park rules apply.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Advanced shark dive with a first-light run and a deep shoal profile.
Freediving
Not a freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
Last Updated
Research Sources
Operator page describing the site as popular with generally good visibility.
Protected-area context with shoal bathymetry and depth drop-off.
Independent site listing with depth band and early-boat timing.
Operator site with Kimud thresher-shark guidance and travel time.
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