Tanikaze (谷風?, Valley Wind) was a Kagero-class destroyer of the Imperial Japanese Navy. In June 1942 the ship participated in the Battle of Midway where she was damaged by air attacks. On June 5, the day after the main battle of Midway, the Tanikaze, was sent by Admiral Nagumo to ensure the last IJN Carrier Hiryu had actually sunk, to scuttle it if necessary, and collect any survivors. The Tanikaze had the unfortunate luck of being seen by 61 US Dauntless Dive Bombers sent to destroy the Hiryu if it was still afloat.