- Malapascua Island is known as one of the world’s best spots for seeing thresher sharks. Every morning, these majestic creatures swim up from the depths to the cleaning station at Monad Shoal.
- After hearing about this famous dive site, I was determined to get to Malapascua Island. The journey was not easy, starting from my remote bamboo hut on Bohol.
- The trip involved a tricycle ride, a long bus journey, and several ferries in pouring rain.
- Finally, after a challenging boat ride, I arrived at Malapascua Island, where I waited out a storm before going shark diving.
- The experience of seeing thresher sharks up close was worth the wait, with the graceful creatures circling and coming close to us.
- Watching the sharks was thrilling, and despite the excitement, safety precautions were taken before resurfacing.
- Diving with thresher sharks is not as dangerous as portrayed in movies, and they are peaceful creatures to observe in their natural habitat.
- Malapascua Island offers a variety of dives, including Gato Island and Lighthouse, making it a must-visit destination for scuba divers in the Philippines.
