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The Conch Wreck

The Conch Wreck

Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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10m - 30m

Entry
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Boat

Experience Level

Beginner


About The Conch Wreck

A beautiful and well known dive ! This site holds one of the very first oil tanker wrecks in the world. This wreck is suitable for all level divers. Shallow sandy slope from 14 meters to a maximum depth of 20 meters. Excellent display of marine life and a great underwater landscape.

The Conch Wreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Reef

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

10m 30m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life

  • Trigger Fish
  • Eels
  • Cuttle Fish
  • Groupers
  • Various
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