Malayan (Wreck)
About Malayan (Wreck)
The Malayan Wreck is a fishing vessel that was driven onto the shallow reef top on the southwest side of a north atoll during a strong typhoon in the 1970s. It now rests on the reef top and is marked by a float used as the starting point for early morning dives. Divers can encounter a school of roughly 30–50 adult harlequin sweetlips near the wreck in very shallow water around 3–5 meters.
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Malayan (Wreck) Planning Details
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Reported Depth
3m - 5m
Depth Note
Harlequin sweetlips are described at 3–5 m near the wreck; the wreck is on a shallow reef top.
Typical Conditions
Very shallow reef-top wreck with a marker float used to begin early morning dives.
Safety & Access At Malayan (Wreck)
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Key Hazards
Safety Notes
A strong typhoon is associated with the site’s history; conditions can be exposed in bad weather.
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Scuba
Used as a starting point for early morning scuba dives, with marine life encountered at 3–5 m.
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