

Best for intermediate divers, 10-27m, boat entry, moderate current.
The Shanfu Wreck is an artificial reef located 500 metres off the coast of Liuqiu Island, Taiwan. This intermediate-level dive site sits at depths ranging from 10 to 27 metres, with an average depth of 20 metres. Access is strictly by boat. Divers can encounter various marine life, including common wrasses, which are most frequently seen between December and March. Other species recorded at the site include the snowflake moray, Jorunna nudibranch, Moorish idol, and black-margined nudibranch. Rarer sightings include the Spanish dancer, peacock mantis shrimp, and broadclub cuttlefish. Conditions vary, with visibility ranging from 5 to 30 metres and moderate currents. Hazards include boat traffic, entanglement risks, sea urchins, and surf.
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The site is prone to disorientation due to low visibility; carrying a compass and diving with a guide familiar with local conditions is recommended.
Can be accessed via shore dive from the right side of Shanfu Fishing Harbor by following the reef and sand boundary, or via boat dive for increased safety.
Recorded at this site
Depth
10-27m
Visibility
5-30m
Skill Level
Intermediate
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
25-29°C
Current
Moderate
Typical Dive
45 min
Best Time
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov
Divers commonly encounter wrasses, particularly from December to March. Other species recorded include snowflake morays, Moorish idols, various nudibranchs, and occasionally rarer species like the Spanish dancer, peacock mantis shrimp, and broadclub cuttlefish.
No, this site is rated for intermediate divers due to the depth, moderate currents, and potential hazards such as entanglement and boat traffic.
The site ranges from 10 to 27 metres in depth, with an average depth of 20 metres.
The Shanfu Wreck requires boat access and is located 500 metres from the shore.
No, this is a wreck dive site with an average depth of 20 metres, intended for scuba diving.
Diving at Shanfu Wreck in Xiaoliuqiu requires the following certifications: Open Water, Advanced. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Shanfu Wreck in Xiaoliuqiu. Water temperatures range from 25°C to 29°C.
The best months to visit Shanfu Wreck in Xiaoliuqiu are April, May, June, July, August, September, October, and November. Conditions outside these months can still be good but are less predictable.
Expect moderate currents at Shanfu Wreck in Xiaoliuqiu. Good buoyancy control and some drift diving experience is helpful.
Visibility at Shanfu Wreck in Xiaoliuqiu typically ranges from 5 metres to 30 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.