Shinkoku Maru
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The Shinkoku Maru was a 152 meter long Naval Tanker built in 1940 which sank in 1944 during operation hailstone. She sank upright and rests on an even keel with a superstructure depth between 12-40 meters.
Like many Truk Lagoon wrecks she is covered in luxurious corals, anemones, gorgonian fan corals, sponges, and halos of juvenile fish.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 27
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Hawksbill Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
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Green Turtle
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Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
Moray Eel
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
26 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 350
Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish
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Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
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Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
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