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Shallow aircraft wreck wrapped in reef life.
Shallow aircraft wreck wrapped in reef life.
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Aichi D3A ’Val’ (Wreck) is a shallow aircraft wreck on a reef edge where the plane, coral, and fish life all sit inside one compact route. It is an easy-read wreck for divers who want structure and color without a long swim or a big depth commitment.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
10m - 15m
Depth Note
The aircraft wreck rests upside down between 10m and 15m.
Typical Conditions
Shallow wreck on a reef edge; clarity can shift with tide and wind.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Keep buoyancy gentle around the reef edge and watch the wreck structure for sharp metal.
Access Restrictions
Best for divers comfortable with a shallow wreck and careful reef contact.
Legal Notes
Avoid touching the wreck and the surrounding coral.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A shallow wreck dive that rewards slow exploration of the intact airframe.
Freediving
Not a routine freedive target because the wreck sits beyond comfortable breath-hold range.
Snorkeling
Only the reef-edge area is visible from the surface; the wreck itself is a scuba feature.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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