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Remote UNESCO sanctuary 500 km off Colombia. Schools of 200+ scalloped hammerheads, with the largest aggregations typically in December. Access limited to one liveaboard on site at a time.

Hammerhead Shark in Malpelo Island (Colombia)

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About This Spot

Remote UNESCO sanctuary 500 km off Colombia. Schools of 200+ scalloped hammerheads, with the largest aggregations typically in December. Access limited to one liveaboard on site at a time.

Best Months to Visit

See Hammerhead Shark in Malpelo Island (Colombia). Best months: December, February, March (up to 90% sighting chance). Diving. Plan your wildlife trip with Fauneya.

  • December: 90%
  • February: 85%
  • March: 85%
  • April: 85%
  • October: 85%
  • November: 85%
  • January: 80%
  • May: 80%
  • August: 80%
  • September: 80%
  • July: 75%

Practical Information

  • Location: Malpelo Island (Colombia)
  • Coordinates: 4.0000, -81.6000
  • Effort: expedition
  • Accessibility: Hard
  • Observation mode: Diving

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