Dive-site story
Rising from the open waters of the Visayan Sea, Nuñez Shoal is an offshore submerged plateau flanked by steep drop-offs into deep blue water. Often visited on extended boat trips from Malapascua or surrounding islands, the site offers dramatic wall diving where pelagic species cruise alongside dense forestations of sea fans and black corals.
Steep wall drop-offs into deep water with expansive gorgonian sea fans
Regular sightings of pelagic marine life, including sharks and schooling fish
Pristine hard and soft coral cover on the upper reef plateau
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
The dry northeast monsoon and summer months generally offer the calmest seas and best visibility for open-water boat journeys.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pelagic Thresher SharkAlopias pelagicus | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus ocellatus | Rare | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Giant TrevallyCaranx ignobilis | Common |
Marine forecast
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