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Shirala
Accessible Selsey wreck with scattered cargo and good fish life.
Boat wreck off Selsey with a broken-up profile, compact swim and tide-aware access; best for divers who want history, structure and fish life.
About Shirala
Shirala is a broken-up offshore wreck off Selsey that rewards boat dives and tide-aware planning. It is a compact wreck swim rather than a big intact hull, with scattered cargo remains and regular crabs, lobsters, bib and conger eels for divers who want a well-known Sussex wreck with a clear historical backstory and slack-window planning.
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Research Estimate At Shirala
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 6m
AccessSimple entry
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
Crowd / PopularityModerate
CurrentStrong current
Where Is Shirala?
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Community sourced coordinates.
Shirala Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
22m - 24m
Depth Note
Published references place the wreck around 22-24m, matching a compact mid-depth wreck profile.
Typical Conditions
Offshore Channel wreck conditions with tide-sensitive windows and modest visibility; the wreck is better when the sea is settled and slack is workable.
Safety & Access At Shirala
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Overhead environment
Safety Notes
Keep the dive compact and plan the timing carefully; the wreck is broken up and offshore, so conditions matter more than penetration.
Local Intel For Shirala
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A broken-up wreck with enough structure to keep the swim interesting while staying readable on a single pass.
Freediving
Not a practical freedive target.
Snorkeling
Not a snorkel site; it sits offshore as a scuba wreck.
Wildlife at Shirala
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shirala
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Shirala
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility6m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
