Dive-site story
Resting upright on a flat sand bottom off the south shore of Oahu, the Sea Tiger is a former Chinese merchant vessel that was seized for smuggling before being prepared and intentionally sunk as an artificial reef. The steel freighter features accessible cargo holds, an intact wheelhouse, and open companionways that offer swim-through opportunities. Large green sea turtles frequently shelter in the deck structures, while pelagics and resident predators circle the perimeter.
Penetration opportunities through spacious cargo holds and the intact wheelhouse
Green sea turtles regularly sleeping along the main deck and superstructure
Occasional encounters with white tip reef sharks tucked beneath the hull and eagle rays cruising above
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Diving is accessible year-round, with winter offering calmer south-shore surface conditions.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Sea TurtleChelonia mydas | Common | ||||||||||||
| Whitetip Reef SharkTriaenodon obesus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Spotted Eagle RayAetobatus narinari | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Commerson's FrogfishAntennarius commerson | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Bluestripe SnapperLutjanus kasmira | Common |
Marine forecast
