MV Produce, wreck

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The Most recent of the ships to fall victom to the pinnacles of Aliwal Shoal is the MV Produce that sank on the 11th of August in 1974. The maximum depth 32m on the sand. This Norwegian bulk carrier had an original length of 168 meters and was carrying a full cargo of Molasses when it sunk.

The rare and beautiful Harlequin goldie can be found on the Produce. It was officially discovered by Dr. Allan Connel in 1986 and is endemic to the Kwa Zulu Natal area.

Dive Activity

Potential Wildlife Sightings

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

Bull Shark

42 Sightings
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Total number of species: 200

Moray Eel

18 Sightings
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7
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Total number of species: 250

Grouper/Basslets

97 Sightings
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8
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8
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10
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3
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16

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Total number of species: 130

Butterfly Fish

33 Sightings
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11
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3
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Total number of species: 12

Lionfish

30 Sightings
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Total number of species: 250

Scorpionfish

29 Sightings
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Total number of species: 350

Damselfish

19 Sightings
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Total number of species: 100

Parrotfish

17 Sightings
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Total number of species: 90

Angelfish

15 Sightings
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Total number of species: 8

Bannerfish

12 Sightings
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Total number of species: 40

Triggerfish

9 Sightings
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Total number of species: 60

Soldierfish

7 Sightings
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Oceanic Blacktip Shark

5 Sightings
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3
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Total number of species: 80

Stingrays

5 Sightings
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Total number of species: 3

Trumpetfish

5 Sightings
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