The Malapascua Island trip with Thresher Shark Divers was very enjoyable, with some very good diving and photographic opportunities, though it was curtailed somewhat by an ear problem later into the visit. By far the most difficult subject was trying to capture the Thresher Sharks at Monad Shoals, as the “prime time” is at 05.00 – 06.00 am, so there’s virtually no light. These impressive sharks are also quite wary and skittish, and don’t often come close enough for good photography.
There’s also some very good wider underwater and topside photographic potential here, with some very good macro dives and good dive guiding to help find the subjects. Wide angle/fish eye photographers will find spectacular underwater scenery at Gato Island. Overall, a really good destination, with plenty of variety.- JC
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