Scuba diving and Snorkeling at Sharks cove on the North Shore of Oahu is one of the more pleasant dives in all the state of Hawaii. Located less then 1 mile east of Waimea Bay Sharks cove is unique in its landscape with a rocky entry (lots of rocks to climb over) before submerging into the water. The cove like shape with an outer wall protecting the inner shallow tide pools make it safe snorkeling for family, children and entry-level students.

However the main attraction for divers would be to venture out over the outer wall into deeper waters, entry is best on the right side of the cove where you descend from the parking lot on a rocky ledge and into the water. At immediate entry you can see a few rocky formations however 50 yds out from the shore is a good place to start descending where caverns and lava formations are breath taking.

Because of its popularity its recommended that you arrive early because parking can fill up real quick, Scuba tours often circulate here too so you may not be the only one in the water at any given time. Unless you go in the winter time when the waves pound the beach and diving is strongly discouraged. But don’t get the wrong idea this is a very safe spot to dive when conditions are good which is in the summer time.

Sea life on this dive range from Massive sea turtles, lobsters, hermet crabs, octopus, the typical puffer fish and eels and occasionally a school of dolphins, sharks and manta rays. To the far right of the cove turtles like to feed off the algae on the rocks and just beyond that where the protective area ends fisherman like to cast from shore so if you do end up in that area caution is recommended.

There are facilities which are excellent such as restrooms, showers, a supermarket just walking distance away and a Fire station next door. Rating this dive depends on what you compare it to and the criteria you use.

But when all is said and done sharks cove will not disappoint, Sharks Cove is recognized as a State Marine Sanctuary thus future generations will be able to enjoy the variety of life found here for years to come.