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Thresher Shark Galore

Although Malapascua is probably most famous for thresher sharks, which are the general attraction to the island, upon arriving most divers are amazed at the variety of other things that can be seen in the surrounding reefs.  Divers leave promising to come back to capture the pygmy sea horse or witness another mandarin fish mating. The waters are full of surprises some expected, some not.

Malapascua is known for some of the best shark diving in the Philippines, famous for the thresher sharks, which can be seen at any time of year at Monad Shoal. This is reputedly the only place in the world where these sharks can be seen within recreational diver limits on a regular basis. The owners Dik and Cora de Boer and staff of Exotic carried out the first encounters with the thresher sharks in 1997. Later,  film crews and dive magazines from all over the world came to just see this phenomenon.

Thresher Shark Divers...

Thresher Shark Divers is based on Bounty Beach, Malapascua Island, just off the north tip of Cebu in the Philippines. They are located in the middle of this picture perfect white sandy beach near to Cocobana Resort.

Thresher Shark Divers like to keep things small so that your dive experience is as personalized as possible. You won't be packed into a huge dive shop, just one insignificant diver among many. Thresher Shark Divers keep groups as small as possible, usually no more than 4 per group. In addition, Thresher Shark Divers try to be flexible and will do their best to accommodate the dive sites YOU want to go to. Thresher Shark Divers will go diving even if it is just you on the boat.

Tepenee Resort...

Tepenee is a newly built, Italian owned and run resort. It is located only two minutes walk from the dive shop, yet still isolated enough to make you feel like you are on a desert island.

Rooms come with AC or can be downgraded to fan (low season only). Each room has hot water which is almost fresh water, unlike most of the resorts which are slightly salty. Also they come with a minibar, safe for valuables and a balcony with sea view.

Exotic Malapascua...

‘Exotic’ as the locals call it, is situated on the southern side of Malapascua and is set directly on the eastern end of Bounty beach. A 10-minute walk from the public area Exotic is nicely secluded from passing day traders and other tourists; yet close enough for those who wish to mingle. The white sand beaches and turquoise blue waters of the Visayan Sea create a perfect setting for the resorts natural garden frontage.

Straight off Exotic Beach the sea gradually increases to a depth of 12mts, revealing healthy coral formations and creating a safe and exciting place to swim and snorkel.

Why Exotic Malapascua?

If you are thinking of diving or staying in Malapascua you should always consider Exotic Malapascua as your first choice. Exotic Malapascua is the only all inclusive 5* PADI dive operator and resort on the island. Exotic Malapascua does not rely on a third party for any part of your holiday as Exotic Malapascua has it all.

Exotic Malapascua's first class accommodations, in house 5* PADI shop, international restaurant, bakery, fully stocked bar, coffee corner, land and sea transfers, Exotic spa, travel service, dive safaris, Internet café and convenience store; not to mention a perfect white sand beach for the exclusive use of customers means Exotic Malapascua can guarantee the best service and best value for money. Exotic Malapascua's desire and promise is to give you an unforgettable and complete diving holiday.

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