Tapilon Wreck
The Tapilon Wreck is an unidentified World War II Japanese cargo carrier, named for the nearby town on the mainland. The boat was hit by torpedoes and although it lies in several sections, it is still recognizable as a vessel.
There is an abundance of life on this wreck and it is covered in beautiful black coral, some bushes containing hundreds of almost invisible shrimp jumping around.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
Green Turtle
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Octopus
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Clownfish
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Squid
Banded Sea Krait
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 7
Pygmy Seahorse
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 30
Sand Eel
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 300
Snake Eel
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 7000
Crab
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 3000