Sharks Cove Snorkel Rental

 Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the “Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World”.  Located on Oahu’s world famous North Shore, this small rocky bay forms part of Pupukea Beach Park and boasts blue water and an impressive amount of sea life.  The bottom is made up of large smooth boulders and coral heads forming small caves and ledges for marine life to hide.  The walls of the surrounding cliffs provide calmer water attracting schooling surface fish.   

Marine life at Shark’s Cove

Here are some of the marine life I have seen at Sharks Cove: Butterfly fish, parrot fish, damsel fish, surgeon fish, tang, wrasse, big eye, perch, chub, trigger fish, goat fish, jacks, mullet, cornet fish, needle fish, eels, turtles, crustaceans, and invertebrates.

On the south side of Sharks Cove is the Pupukea tide pools; a great place to wade and explore.

Sharks Cove is one of Oahu’s best snorkeling and dive beaches so the shore can get a little crowded on occasion.  I highly doubt you’ll notice when you’re in the water though.

Beach Facilities

There are public restrooms and showers at the parking lot.  No lifeguard on duty.  Just across the street of the parking lot there are some small shops where you can buy food and drinks.

How do I get to Sharks Cove?

Driving time to Sharks Cove from Honolulu Airport is approximately 1 hour.