Sharks Cove

Oahu, Hawaii, United States Pūpūkea Marine Life Conservation District

4.0 (1 review)

All levels

Famous North Shore cavern and lava tube shore dive.

Shore Access
9m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site is renowned for its spectacular underwater topography, featuring lava tubes, large caverns, and intricate swim-throughs formed by volcanic rock. Located on Oahu's famous North Shore, it offers a labyrinthine landscape teeming with fish and turtles, especially during the calm summer months. The site is part of a protected marine conservation district, ensuring abundant marine life.

Diving Freediving Snorkeling

Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

shore divecavernswim-throughturtlelava tubebeginner friendlywide angle

Marine Life

green sea turtleparrotfishsurgeonfishbutterflyfishmoray eeloctopuswhitetip reef sharktriggerfish

Things to Note

Difficulty:

All levels

Shallow and calm in summer (beginner), but challenging with high surf and surge in winter (advanced).

Hazards:
large waves (winter)strong surgerocky entry/exit
Current Strength:

Variable

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