United States · Hawaii - Oahu, South Shore/Waikiki

Sea Tiger

Best time to dive

January to December; May to September

What you might see

  • Eagle rayPossible
  • Grey reef sharkReliably seen
  • Moray eelLikely
  • Sea turtlePossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Technical - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Snorkel-friendly - False

Safety notes

Overhead-environment/penetration risk (silt-out, disorientation) inside cargo holds and bridge; monofilament fishing line snagged on the wreck; sharp corroded metal edges; depth increases narcosis/gas-management risk; do not touch or chase turtles or sharks (NOAA guidance: stay back at least 3 m/10 ft from turtles)

Permits & fees

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Kewalo Basin, Honolulu

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.