USTS Texas Clipper TPWD Wreck, Texas
The Texas Clipper is a 473 foot long artificial reef that was sunk in 2007. The location of The Clipper is 17 miles off the coast of South Padre Island in approximately 136 feet of water. The wreck lies on her port side and comes up to 70 feet below the surface.
There are actually many blue water species to see. Dolphins on the way out or back to shore. Barracuda, sharks, lion fish, and many other.
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Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
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Total number of species approx.: 3
Sand Tiger Shark
Bull Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 80
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
Lionfish
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Total number of species approx.: 110
Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 60
Soldierfish
Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species approx.: 2
Tarpon
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Grouper/Basslets
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Total number of species approx.: 100