Proteus

Best time to dive

Season varies - confirm locally

What you might see

• BarracudaLikely
• Nurse sharkLikely
• Sea turtleLikely
• Tiger sharkPeak season

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - No - wreck lies at 90-125 ft, too deep for snorkeling

Safety notes

Collapsed cargo holds forming a disorienting maze with no clear passageways, strong currents, aggressive gray triggerfish, dense sand tiger shark presence requiring caution

Permits & fees

None required; not within Monitor National Marine Sanctuary boundaries (only under consideration for expansion)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Morehead City