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.
Sharks Cove
Famous North Shore cavern and lava tube shore dive.
Shore Access
9m Avg Depth
14m Max Depth
About this dive site
DivingFreedivingSnorkeling
Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
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Plan Your Visit
shore divecavernswim-throughturtlelava tubebeginner friendlywide angle
Marine Life
Reef Shark
Octopus
Butterflyfish
Blue-Barred Parrotfish
Snowflake Moray
Turtle
Triggerfish
Surgeonfish
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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