Shipwreck Hunters Australia

14/11/2025

Johnny, Andre, Ash, Nush and Ryan – the Shipwreck Hunters Australia team – on deck and ready for action. This season takes them to even more remote locations, in search of stories, shipwrecks, and moments you’ll never forget. ⚓

Dive into the White Gold Wreck episode showcasing the world-heritage wilds of Ningaloo Reef – streaming now on

07/11/2025

Where red earth meets turquoise sea — Shark Bay is a land like no other. A UNESCO World Heritage site steeped in ancient history, rich in maritime mystery, and alive with cultural significance. It’s here, among the seagrass meadows and salt flats, that the Shipwreck Hunters uncover the legend of the Baby Buddha — a clue that could connect this remote coastline to the lost Ming Dynasty treasure fleet.⚓🤿

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04/11/2025

Meet Captain Ash!

⚓️🌊 The team’s master mariner, designer, and ultimate shipwreck-hunting captain. A true ocean original — bold, eccentric, and endlessly creative — Ash has spent his life skippering ships to far-off, treacherous locations in search of lost history.

With an unrivalled knowledge of the wild Western Australian coastline, he brings instinct, precision, and a touch of magic to every mission. He’s lived and breathed shipwrecks, exploration, and ocean-going history his entire life — always chasing that next great discovery.

What you might not know is that Ash is also a world-class bar designer, best-selling author, and illustrator whose creativity knows no bounds. Above all, he’s obsessed with the sea and its stories — because for Captain Ash, uncovering a shipwreck isn’t just a mission… it’s pure ocean adventure. 🌊⚓️

23/10/2025

G'Day Andre!

🤿🐋 The team’s fearless waterman, diver, and world-class underwater cinematographer. Known for going where few dare — from roaring seas to deep blue drop-offs — Andre brings unmatched skill, calm, and intuition to every dive.

Born in New Zealand but calling Western Australia’s north-west home, Andre knows the WA coastline like the back of his hand. With an uncanny ability to predict wildlife behaviour and capture it in its purest form, he spends nearly every day in the water — reading the ocean, tracking movement, and chasing moments few will ever see.

A master of timing and precision, Andre combines technical expertise with a deep respect for the marine world. His lens reveals the power, beauty, and mystery beneath the surface — reminding us all why the ocean deserves our awe and protection. 🌊⚓️

20/10/2025

Meet Ryan!

🌊📷 The team’s dive leader, underwater cameraman, and all-round ocean adventurer. Whether he’s battling wild seas, diving on remote reefs, or capturing moments of calm beneath the waves, Ryan brings a steady hand and a creative eye to every expedition.

A former commercial diver turned filmmaker, he’s spent decades exploring and documenting the ocean — transforming stories of history, shipwrecks, and marine life into powerful imagery that connects people to the sea.

Ryan’s passion for the ocean runs deep — from diving on the edge of discovery to snorkelling shallow reefs with his kids, it’s where he feels most at home. His drive, skill, and storytelling remind us that the ocean isn’t just something to explore — it’s something to protect, celebrate, and be inspired by. ⚓️💙

19/10/2025

Get to know Nush!

🌊✨The teams wildlife whisperer, underwater cinematographer, and integral part of the Shipwreck Hunters crew. Whether she’s diving deep in wild seas or laughing on deck with the team, Nush brings unstoppable energy and a sense of joy to every mission. Her passion for protecting the ocean and all its creatures shines through in everything she does, and her fearless spirit makes her a true inspiration.

From close encounters with marine life to uncovering long-lost history, Nush shows the world that conservation can be adventurous, fun, and deeply meaningful. She is tough , talented and great role model for little girls everywhere who dare to dream big, dive deep, and stand up for the planet. 💙🐠🐬

17/10/2025

Here's Johnny!

⚓️💡 The heart, historian, and hands-on engineer of the crew. Whether he’s dreaming up strange contraptions, building ice baths on set, or lending quiet support when it’s needed most, Johnny is always the pumping up the team!

A skilled diver and natural storyteller, he thrives on piecing together the mysteries of wrecks — uncovering not just the ships themselves but also the human stories of survival, resilience, and tragedy that history nearly left behind. His curiosity, determination, and passion for the ocean bring a depth to every expedition that goes far beyond the dive.

Johnny reminds us that exploration isn’t just about discovery — it’s about creativity, compassion, and the courage to keep asking “what happened here?” 🌊⚓️

07/10/2025

Such a special experience to observe majestic Whale Sharks at Ningaloo Reef while on a shipwreck adventure. Such a buzz we love Whale Sharks. Have you had a wildlife ocean experience you will never forget?

01/10/2025

Episode 6: White Gold Wreck ⛴️ Did you see the shoreline discovery? This mission takes the team to the World Heritage waters of Ningaloo Reef — famous for its wildlife, blue water and coral gardens. Here the Shipwreck Hunters unravel the tale of the Occator, a timber ship lost in 1856 chasing ‘white gold’ on the Muiron Islands. Following in the footsteps of the survivors, the team stumble across mysterious wreckage washed up on the beach. Could this be part of the long-forgotten ship they’ve been searching for? 🌊⚓️

30/09/2025

Episode 5: Surviving the Dragon.🐉 ⚓
Did you catch the Shipwreck Hunters teaming up with author and wreckspert Bob Sheppard? Together they tracked down a descendant who revealed incredible artefacts passed down through his family — priceless clues that helped narrow the search area for the Gilt Dragon’s missing longboat, the team found themselves on the edge of confirming a moment in history. 🌊🤿 Was this the clue they needed?

29/09/2025

Ever wondered what really went down behind the cameras? 🎥 Catch the inside scoop on what it took for the Shipwreck Hunters team to uncover the Rodondo — a discovery years in the making!

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24/09/2025

Episode 4 uncovers a treasure trail like no other. Did you see Shark Bay locals reveal the baby Buddha statue? That single clue set the Shipwreck Hunters on the hunt for Ming Dynasty ships lost to the Indian Ocean. Add to that hot tips from Dirk Hartog Island — a potential wreck site and whispers of an anchor buried in the deep — and suddenly the chase is on. 🌊⚓️ Have you been on the hunt with us?