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Malpelo Island

Scalloped hammerhead is the reason to dive Malpelo Island, Colombia.

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Colombia · Scalloped hammerhead

Malpelo Island

Scalloped hammerhead is the reason to dive Malpelo Island, Colombia. Best odds here: high for scalloped hammerhead, peak dec-apr. Access needed ranges up to Experienced, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
High
Best odds
Dec-Apr
Peak window
20-40 m
Depth

The encounter

Scalloped hammerhead

20-40 m · Needs Experienced

Peak Dec-Apr

High odds

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