Dive-site story
Resting upright on a flat sandy seabed off the southern coast of Žirje Island, this rare World War II Junkers Ju 87 'Stuka' dive bomber remains remarkably intact. Discovered in recent years, the aircraft still features its distinct gull wings, engine block, and propeller hub intact, though the cockpit canopy is missing and the tail section has sustained damage over decades of submersion. Divers descending onto the airframe encounter an extraordinary piece of aviation history colonized by Mediterranean sponges, tube worms, and small sheltering marine life.
Extremely rare and well-preserved World War II Junkers Ju 87 dive bomber wreck
Intact inverted gull-wing airframe resting upright on clean sand
Resident groupers and scorpionfish sheltering around the engine and wings
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Calm seas and warmer waters make late spring through early autumn the optimal window for diving offshore wrecks.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black scorpionfishScorpaena porcus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Dusky grouperEpinephelus marginatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Two-banded seabreamDiplodus vulgaris | Common | ||||||||||||
| European congerConger conger | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
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