Hms Shark Wreck

Field Value
Wreck Category non-dangerous wreck
Status historic
Hms shark Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		57 2.636 N,6 1.931 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: 57.043933
  • Longitude: 6.032183
Water Depth 42 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Approximate Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name HMS SHARK
Type destroyer
Flag GB
Length 81.1 m
Width 8.5 m
Draught 2.7
Tonnage 950
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk May 31, 1916
Original Detection Year 1917
Last Detection Year 2025
Original Source other
Last Amended Date Sep 30, 2025

Surveying Details

H3468/20 12.2.27 NDW IN POSN APPROX 570000N, 060400E. AMEND TO NDWPA (1916). 3.11.55 AMEND TO NDWPA. LC 2181. 6.3.72 NDW SHOWN IN 565950N, 060400E ON GER 82 [1971] & GERMAN WK CHART 82 [1971]. NCA. 2.8.72 SHOWN IN POSN 565955N, 060405E ON DANISH FISHERIES 5604 [1965]. 12.1.84 SHOWN AS NDW IN POSN 570000N, 060400E [EUR] ON DANISH 93 (INT 1044) [OCT 1983]. 22.8.12 [WGD] POSN: 5700.034N, 0603.562E. SEP 2015/000111115 24.7.15 NOT LOCATED, NFS. (HMS ECHO, SNT03/15). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

LOST AT BATTLE OF JUTLAND.

General Comments

UK NM 4396/25

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FAQ

Where is the HMS SHARK wreck located?

The HMS SHARK wreck is located at coordinates 57 2.636 N,6 1.931 E.

How deep is the seabed around the HMS SHARK?

The seabed around the HMS SHARK lies at approximately 42 meters deep.

When did the HMS SHARK sink?

The HMS SHARK sank on May 31, 1916.

When was the wreck of the HMS SHARK discovered?

The wreck of the HMS SHARK was discovered in 1917.

What country did the HMS SHARK belong to?

The HMS SHARK belonged to GB.

What was the tonnage of the HMS SHARK?

The HMS SHARK had a tonnage of 950 tons.

What type of wreck is the HMS SHARK?

The HMS SHARK is classified as a destroyer.

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