Very easy shore dive, local PADI instructors take students here for their open water cert dives. Lots of turtles, fishes... also neat swim-throughs in the reef. Nothing too nasty, maybe the occasional reef shark, though I've never seen one here. A great O'ahu dive. But it's crowded on the summer weekends... though Three Tables (another dive site) is right next door, so there's plenty of space in the water, even if parking is bad.

Shark's Cove at Kalalua Point is another must-dive site for Oahu. The entry is easy, and it's just a short kick to get outside the reef.  Kids and snorkelers will find the cove perfect for their activities. Rocky coastal area & tidal pools teeming with small fish for snorkeling, plus showers & restrooms. Off Kamehameha Highway on the North Shore in the Waimea area.

Why is it called Shark's Cove? Because the outline of the reef from above looks like a shark.

Shark's Cove is also known as Pupukea

Shark's Cove

I did my open water certification with Reef Pirates at Sharks Cove during my honeymoon Aug 2009. Vis was 100+, current was non-existent.  Plenty of turtle, Huma Huma triggers, convict & orange shoulder tangs. This is a great beginners dive site. We had a few friends that wanted to snorkel, and they were have a great time at the location. Parking is a premium so you better get there early, or risk the ticket. Not too many cars get broken in there due to the amount of beach traffic. When you are done you have to stop by Mackys shrimp truck for some island favorites

Glenn from Phoenix's Dive Log

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