

Best for beginner divers, 10-12m, boat entry.
Epave du Snark is a small wreck located off Îlot Amédée, sitting upright in 10 to 12 metres of water. This site serves as an accessible introduction to wreck diving, suitable for beginners. Divers can expect visibility between 10 and 30 metres, though caution is advised regarding entanglement hazards and potential drops in visibility. Marine life observed at the site includes wrasses, common coral trout, Napoleon wrasse, bluestreak cleaner wrasse, elongate clam, Pacific sailfin tang, pennant bannerfish, false puffer, freckled hawkfish, rock cod, Pacific trumpetfish, foxface rabbitfish, sling-jaw wrasse, and threadfin butterflyfish. Boat access is required, and guided tours are available from Nouméa dive centres.
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Book a guided tour through one of the Nouméa dive centres, as guides can point out the wreck's best entry points and warn you about any interior sections where visibility can drop suddenly. Bring a torch even for a daytime dive, since shadowed sections of the hull can get dark.
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Recorded at this site
Depth
10-12m
Visibility
10-30m
Skill Level
Beginner
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
23-27°C
Current
None
Typical Dive
50 min
Divers regularly encounter wrasses, common coral trout, and Napoleon wrasse. Other species recorded include bluestreak cleaner wrasse, elongate clam, Pacific sailfin tang, pennant bannerfish, false puffer, freckled hawkfish, rock cod, Pacific trumpetfish, foxface rabbitfish, sling-jaw wrasse, and threadfin butterflyfish.
Yes, the wreck sits upright in 10 to 12 metres of water with no current, making it a practical site for newly certified divers.
The wreck lies at an average depth of 10 metres, with a range of 10 to 12 metres.
Boat access is required to reach this site, which is located approximately 6852 metres from the shore.
Divers should be aware of entanglement hazards and be cautious of sections where visibility can drop suddenly.
Diving at Epave du Snark in Noumea requires the following certifications: Open Water. Always dive within your training limits.
Yes, equipment rental is available at or near Epave du Snark in Noumea. Contact local dive operators for specific gear availability and prices.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Epave du Snark in Noumea. Water temperatures range from 23°C to 27°C.
Visibility at Epave du Snark in Noumea typically ranges from 10 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.