Shark's Cove

Shark's Cove

Oahu, Hawaiian Islands
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Snorkeling and Scuba Diving at Shark's Cove

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
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Cody
Cody
Feb 23, 2010, 12:00 AM
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I move to the island in Feb 09. My first shore dive was to this location and I fell in love with it. I was diving here every weekend. The right side is my favorite. There is a large swim through that will take you to the next cove over. Swim to the center of that and keep your eye out for a rock formation with an entrance to it, it is well worth checking out. I have seen ray, turtles, eels, lobster, and tons of other beautiful fish. The bonus is right across the road you can get one of the best shave ice on the island.
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