USTS Texas Clipper TPWD Wreck, Texas
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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.
Dive Activity
Potential Wildlife Sightings
Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content
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Total number of species approx.: 27
iStock-Global_Pics
15 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 3
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Sand Tiger Shark
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iStock/HakBak1979
Bull Shark
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Total number of species approx.: 80
iStock/Extreme-Photographer
Stingrays
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Total number of species approx.: 90
Shutterstock-Rich Carey
Angelfish
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Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
7 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 110
iStock-Rainer von Brandis
Snapper
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Total number of species approx.: 60
iStock-Global_Pics
Soldierfish
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Moon Jellyfish
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Total number of species approx.: 2
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Tarpon
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Total number of species approx.: 250
Shutterstock-Henry_and_Laura_Whittaker
Grouper/Basslets
1 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 100
iStock-burnsboxco
Parrotfish
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