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Operator note that thresher action has shifted to Kimud while Monad remains a tiger-shark and pelagic dive.
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Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
Dawn seamount dive off Malapascua with pelagic action.
Boat-only Malapascua seamount dive best at dawn, now more of a tiger-shark and pelagic site than a daily thresher stop.
About Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
Monad Shoal is a Malapascua seamount dive with a flat top and steep edges, reached on an early-morning boat run for experienced divers. It is still one of the island's signature shark dives, but regular thresher sightings have shifted to Kimud, so Monad is now better treated as a deep-water pelagic and tiger-shark site with strict buoyancy and timing.
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Research Estimate At Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
AccessModerate entry effort
Aquatic LifeExceptional variety
FacilitiesGood facilities
Crowd / PopularityQuite busy
Where Is Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)?
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Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
20m - 45m
Depth Note
The shoal top sits around 20-27m, with a shark-cleaning zone around 25-30m and a sheer drop-off to roughly 45m.
Best Season
Year-round, with dawn starts and calmer sea windows making the boat run easier.
Typical Conditions
Early-morning boat departures, a deep-water seamount profile, and a dive style shaped by shark behavior more than reef shelter.
Safety & Access At Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
Site conditions, restrictions, and access requirements.
Site Conditions
Boat trafficStrong current
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy tight, stay with the briefing plan, and treat the dive as a serious dawn seamount dive rather than a reef cruise.
Access Restrictions
Boat-only and advanced-oriented; not a casual shore or snorkel site.
Legal Notes
Use local operators and follow the protected-area rules that apply to Monad Shoal and the wider Malapascua shark zone.
Local Intel For Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A dawn seamount dive for experienced divers who want shark action and clean buoyancy discipline rather than a reef cruise.
Freediving
Not a freedive target; the seamount profile and dawn boat schedule are built for scuba.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; the attraction is the deep-water cleaning station and pelagic action.
Wildlife at Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
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Recent Logged Visits At Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Monad Shoal (Thresher Shark)
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