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The Conch Wreck

Hikkaduwa, Sri Lanka
Depth
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66ft
Visibility
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33ft - 98ft
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: Key Characteristics and Details

Unit Settings

Terrain and Features: Wreck, Reef
Entry Type:Boat
Max Depth:20m
Visibility Range:10m - 30m
Experience Level:Beginner
Best Gas:21% - 47% O2

Marine Life

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

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