Treasure hunters continue to brave the shark-infested waters to this day, and now Allen Exploration, working alongside Bahamian and US marine archaeologists and divers, has reported a major find. Source: Brendan Chavez, Allen Exploration

Carl Allen, CEO of Allen Exploration Fleet

The Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas (Our Lady of Wonders) sunk in shark-infested waters on the western side of the Little Bahama Bank off Grand Bahama Island, more than 70km offshore, in early January of 1656.Source: The Guardian

Depiction of the Nuestra Señora de las Maravillas that was built for exploration in 1647. Source: Allen Exploration

Golden filigree chain from amongst the recovery at the Maravillas site. Source: Nathaniel Harrington