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

Took my son to Sharks Cove and we had a great time. Last dive here we were getting certified so it was nice to get out and look around. Got to 50' depth and plenty of reef fish. No sharks, or turtles but still an extremely pleasant dive. Early morning is best because later in the day it gets quite busy on the beach and in the parking lot. Great dive!

#2 - Shark's Cove

Makaha Beach Park offers shore access to a site regularly visited by dive boats: Makaha Caverns.  Be prepared to kick out about 150 yards, but the sights are worth it!  Facilities are located across the road.

On the Farrington Highway on the West Shore.

Makaha Beach Park (Caverns)

Great Dive! Did not make it to the caverns but stopped at the turtle cleaning station. Must have been 10 turtles there. Easy entry to the water, calm surf and bright sunlight made for a great early morning dive. Great pictures of my son with the turtles in the back ground.

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