Malpelo
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Malpelo is an oceanic island located in the Pacific Ocean area that belongs to the Republic of Colombia. It is part of the department of Valle del Cauca, belonging to the jurisdiction of the special district of Buenaventura. Only accessible with special permission and by Liveaboard.
Rocky archipelago in the middle of the ocean with deep water all around is a great place for big fish encounters like hammerhead sharks, manta rays, silky sharks and many more.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Scalloped Hammerhead
33
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#2
Silky Shark
24
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#3
Silvertip Shark
17
Total Sightings
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F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#4
Humpback Whale
5
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#5
Giant Oceanic Manta Ray
5
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#6
Green Turtle
5
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#7
Whitetip Reef Shark
4
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#8
Eagle Ray
2
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
#9
Blacktip Reef Shark
1
Total Sightings
J
F
M
A
M
J
J
A
S
O
N
D
