Papua New Guinea · Malapau
Malapau Zero
Also known as: Rabaul Zero Wreck
Best time to dive
May to October
What you might see
- Grey reef sharkPossible
Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.
Certification & difficulty
Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.
Snorkelling
Not a snorkel site - no (too deep)
Safety notes
damaged/fragile airframe (shot down, struck water tail-first) - avoid contact; remote location, no land-based dive operator in Rabaul, all diving via liveaboard; active volcanic region (Tavurvur/Rabaul caldera) affects topside logistics
Permits & fees
Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.
Location
Nearest hub: Rabaul
This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.