In a shipwreck at the bottom of the ocean containing air pockets, would you die from jumping in the water due to water pressure?

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I’ve attached an image here, to further illustrate the scenario. Imagine that the wreck is at the bottom of the Marianas trench, 10km underwater.

Would jumping into the water kill you from the pressure? Or would it only kill you if you swam to where there is no cover on the right side of the wreckage?

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Answer 1

If you ever find an air pocket in a shipwreck (which has happened to me several times while scuba diving), **do not breathe the air!** The air is likely to be hypoxic and may contain toxic gases too. It’s still ok to poke your head up and take a selfie. Just be sure to breathe only through your regulator.