Is Malapascua Thresher Shark Dawn Aggregation happening right now?
As of today, out of season, returns ~November. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Pelagic thresher sharks (Alopias pelagicus) regularly visit the cleaning station at Monad Shoal near Malapascua Island, Cebu.
Divers take pre-dawn boat trips to witness individuals and small groups receiving cleaning by reef fish, a behavior visible most reliably at first light.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Monad Shoal Cleaning Station |
| Bounty Beach / Malapascua Dive Dock (Launch Point) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
This is the short version
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