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Malapascua, as divers saw it.

35 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

35
Sightings logged
mandarin fish
Most spotted
Philippines
Country

Species confirmed at Malapascua

mandarin fish 15
ghost pipefish 9
frogfish 4
harlequin shrimp 3
tiger shark 3

Recent sightings

Mandarin Fish · 10 Aug 2026 ♥ 74 View post →
Mola Mola · 10 Aug 2026 ♥ 125 View post →
Cuttlefish · 25 Jul 2026 ♥ 294 View post →
Tiger Shark · 20 Jul 2026 ♥ 28 View post →
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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Malapascua?

Mandarin Fish is the most frequently confirmed species at Malapascua, with 15 of the site's 35 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Malapascua have?

35 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Malapascua, Philippines, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Malapascua particularly known for?

Malapascua is particularly known for mandarin fish — it accounts for 31% of every confirmed mandarin fish sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.