What is a shipwreck?
Q: What is a shipwreck?
A: A shipwreck is what's left of a ship that has been damaged or destroyed.
Q: How are shipwrecks found?
A: Shipwrecks can be found either beached on land or sunken to the seabed of a body of water.
Q: Are all shipwrecks accidental?
A: No, shipwrecks can be intentional or accidental in nature.
Q: What is the estimated number of shipwrecks worldwide?
A: UNESCO estimates that worldwide over 3 million shipwrecks exist.
Q: Are all shipwrecks modern?
A: No, some shipwrecks are thousands of years old.
Q: What organization estimated the number of shipwrecks worldwide?
A: UNESCO estimated the number of shipwrecks worldwide.
Q: What causes shipwrecks?
A: Shipwrecks can be caused by various factors such as natural disasters, human error, and hostile actions.
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