Thresher Sharks Could Be Closer to Moalboal Than Previously Thought

Divers visiting Moalboal in the Philippines could have another impressive marine encounter to look out for, with recent evidence suggesting that thresher sharks may be present closer to the area than previously thought.

Magic Resorts reports that a stable population of thresher sharks has been documented along the eastern coast of Negros, putting the sharks considerably closer to Moalboal and its famous sardine bait ball.

Thresher Sharks Move Across Wide Ranges

Thresher sharks are capable of travelling considerable distances between areas such as seamounts and hunting grounds. Based on documented movements, an individual could potentially cover a radial dispersal range of around 45–60 kilometres (28–37 miles) within a 24-hour cycle.

That puts the waters around Moalboal within the potential range of these sharks, and they have already been occasionally observed around Pescador Island and along the shore.

Moalboal is already well known for its enormous sardine aggregation, which attracts a variety of predators. Thresher sharks have also been recorded in the area, although encounters remain far from guaranteed.

Thresher Sharks Add Another Potential Moalboal Encounter

For divers staying at Magic Resorts’ Magic Island Dive Resort, the possibility of seeing a thresher shark adds another potential encounter to an area already known for its sardines, Pescador Island and diverse marine life.

Whether the sharks become a more regular sight around Moalboal remains to be seen, but the latest observations suggest that these distinctive pelagic sharks may be closer to the action than many divers realise.

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