Monad Shoal

Best time to dive

January to December; November to May

What you might see

• Manta rayPossible
• Thresher sharkLikely

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - no

Safety notes

very early 5am start, depth close to recreational limits, current, strict no-touch/no-flash-photography rules exist to protect the sharks and must be followed

Permits & fees

Malapascua/Monad Shoal marine sanctuary and thresher shark conservation fee (collected via Daanbantayan municipality/dive operators)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Malapascua