Papoose (Wreck)
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The Papoose is a 412-foot tanker that was torpedoed by the U-124 on March 18, 1942. The ship is largely intact and rests upside down in 125 feet of water.
Sitting upside down in the sand, the Papoose is one of the most popular NC wrecks for seeing the current inhabitants, sand tiger sharks!
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Barracuda
42
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#2
Sand Tiger Shark
33
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#3
Lionfish
20
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#4
Jackfish
17
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#5
Grouper/Basslets
12
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#6
Stingrays
9
Total Sightings
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#7
Angelfish
8
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#8
Flounder
6
Total Sightings
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#9
Tiger Shark
5
Total Sightings
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M
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#10
Pufferfish
5
Total Sightings
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