Colombia
El Bajo del Monstruo
About this Dive Site
Description
El Bajo del Monstruo, a formidable seamount south of Malpelo Island, is renowned for its shark cleaning stations. This deep-water meeting point attracts diverse shark species, including the elusive smalltooth sand tiger, alongside swirling schools of jacks and tunas.
Best Time to Dive
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Peak Season
January, February, March, August, September, October, November, December
Jan
Start of hammerhead shark season, large schools are common.
Feb
Peak hammerhead shark season, excellent chances for sightings.
Mar
Continued good hammerhead shark sightings, also whale sharks.
Apr
Visibility can decrease slightly, but still good for pelagic encounters.
More monthly highlights
May
Manta ray sightings become more frequent.
Jun
Good for observing various shark species.
Jul
Whale shark sightings are common.
Aug
Visibility improves, good for encountering large schools of fish.
Sep
Return of hammerhead shark season, large aggregations possible.
Oct
Peak hammerhead shark season, excellent diving conditions.
Nov
Continued excellent hammerhead shark sightings, also whale sharks.
Dec
Good chances of seeing large pelagics, including sharks and whales.
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