Why it ranks
Deep ledge off Malapascua where pelagic thresher sharks visit a cleaning station; dives run at dawn from the island.
Don't miss: Dawn boat dive to the cleaning station.
Best for: Certified divers interested in early-morning shark dives.
Good to know: Dives leave around dawn; ask the dive operator about certification requirements and current conditions.
Key facts
| Type | dive site |
|---|---|
| How to get there | Boat dive from Malapascua (per X-Ray Mag) |
| ★ 4.5 · 20 reviews |
Score breakdown
| Signal | Points | How it was calculated |
|---|---|---|
| Reviews · 45% weight | 17.8/45 |
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| Credentials · 15% weight | 0/15 |
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| Track record · 15% weight | 0/15 |
|
| Transparency · 25% weight | 12.5/25 |
|
| Evidence points | 30/100 | #1 in Diving & snorkelling, Alona Beach, has 56 points |
| Score | 75 | 60 + 39 × (30 ÷ 56)1.5 · How the category score works |
Licences, accreditation & registrations
No licence or accreditation on record yet.
Address
Off Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu
Evidence & sources
- xray-mag.com/content/malapascua-island-where-thresher-sharks-roam — X-Ray Mag article: Monad Shoal ledge off Malapascua, about 24 m, thresher sharks, dawn dives
- google.com/maps/place/Monad+Shoal/@11.3010281,124.1877221,17z/data=!3m — Google Maps place page opened 6 Nov 2026: Monad Shoal, Daanbantayan, Cebu; rating 4.5 from 20 reviews
FAQ
Where is Monad Shoal?
Monad Shoal is at Off Malapascua Island, Daanbantayan, Cebu.
How do I get to Monad Shoal?
Boat dive from Malapascua (per X-Ray Mag)
How is Monad Shoal ranked?
Monad Shoal has a category score of 75 (30 evidence points) and ranks #6 for diving & snorkelling in the Philippines on our editorial methodology. Payment never affects rank.
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