Kimud Shoal

Location: Leyte, Philippines

Max depth: 40m · Difficulty: Advanced Open Water · Coordinates: 11.281063, 124.252048

Kimud Shoal is a sunken island located southeast of Malapascua Island, serving as the primary dawn dive site to reliably spot pelagic thresher sharks. The shallow summit begins at 12 to 15 meters deep, with dramatic drop-offs exceeding 200 meters.

Marine life: thresher sharks

Access: Boat access