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MV Malabar

Sydney, Australia
★ 4.0 (1 review)
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Intermediate

Famous historical shipwreck scattered across a vibrant shallow reef.

Boat Access
12m Avg Depth
16m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site features the extensive wreckage of the MV Malabar, which sank in 1931 during a storm. The ship's boiler, propeller shaft, and large steel plates are scattered over a wide area, creating a complex artificial reef. It is renowned for its prolific fish life and is considered one of Sydney's classic boat dives.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

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Marine Life

giant cuttlefishwobbegong sharkport jackson sharkeastern blue groperweedy seadragonnudibranchoctopusleatherjacketold wifecrayfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Intermediate

Shallow site but can have strong surge and is exposed.

Hazards:
boat trafficsurge
Current Strength:

Variable

Diving Conditions

Water Temperature Now: 19.6°C

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