MV Produce
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About this site
MV Produce (Wreck) is a wreck on Aliwal Shoal, a steel cargo ship that was carrying molasses when it hit the reef and sank in 1974. The dive is rated advanced, with a maximum depth of 32 metres.
The ship lies on its hull in three sections. The stern and bow are more or less intact, while the centre section has collapsed. Lionfish favour the wreck, and a big moray eel lives in what was the ship's toilet.
Two giant brindle bass, rumoured to weigh around 400 kg, are the animals divers most hope to see. The very rare harlequin goldie, which is indigenous to the area, has been seen here, and a tiger shark may appear when visibility is good.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
ScorpionfishScorpionfishConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
StonefishStonefishConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
Manta rayManta rayReported here · unconfirmed
GrouperGrouperConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
OctopusOctopusReported here · unconfirmed
Bull SharkCarcharhinus leucasReported here · unconfirmed
SnapperSnapperReported here · unconfirmed
Tiger SharkGaleocerdo cuvierReported here · unconfirmed
LionfishLionfishConfirmed present · 2 independent sources
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