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Hawaii, as divers saw it.

58 sightings logged by real divers — the clearest picture yet of what's actually down there.

58
Sightings logged
tiger shark
Most spotted
United States
Country

Species confirmed at Hawaii

tiger shark 15
manta ray 12
sea turtle 4
eagle ray 4
frogfish 4
reef shark 3

Recent sightings

Sea Turtle · 17 Aug 2026 ♥ 94 View post →
Sea Turtle · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 30 View post →
Tiger Shark · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 47 View post →
Manta Ray · 16 Aug 2026 ♥ 47 View post →

Estimate your Hawaii dive trip cost

Rough pricing pulled from 15 dive operators' own published rates in Hawaii — a starting point for budgeting, not a quote. Pick roughly how long you'll be diving.

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Operator's published rates may change by season, group size, or promotion — confirm current pricing with the dive shop before booking.

Certification course prices in Hawaii

Open Water and Advanced Open Water prices from 12 operators, for reference — most operators price courses separately from fun dives.

Aaron's Dive Shop (Oahu)
gear included
Open Water$702
Advanced Open Water$799
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Rainbow Scuba Hawaii (Oahu)
gear included
Open Water$325
Advanced Open Water$300
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Banyan Tree Divers (Maui)
gear may be extra
Open Water$799
Advanced Open Water$799
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Aloha Maui Diving (Maui)
gear may be extra
Open Water$899
Advanced Open Water$595
Visit Aloha Maui Diving →
Jack's Diving Locker (Kona)
gear included
Open Water$1051
Advanced Open Water$990
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Kona Honu Divers (Kona)
gear included
Open Water$995
Advanced Open Water$1099
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Big Island Divers (Kona)
gear included
Open Water$595
Advanced Open Water$799
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Aquatic Life Divers (Kona)
gear included
Open Water$599
Advanced Open Water$849
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Torpedo Tours (Kona)
gear may be extra
Open Water$699
Advanced Open Water$849
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Dive Kauai Scuba Center (Kauai)
gear included
Open Water$629
Advanced Open Water$629
Visit Dive Kauai Scuba Center →
Seasport Divers (Kauai)
gear included
Open Water$655
Advanced Open Water$629
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Fathom Five Divers (Kauai)
gear may be extra
Open Water$655
Advanced Open Water$620
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Course prices vary by group size, e-learning vs. in-person options, and included equipment — confirm exact inclusions with the operator before booking.

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Frequently asked questions

What's the most commonly sighted species at Hawaii?

Tiger Shark is the most frequently confirmed species at Hawaii, with 15 of the site's 58 verified sightings.

How many confirmed wildlife sightings does Hawaii have?

58 marine wildlife sightings have been confirmed at Hawaii, United States, sourced from real diver Instagram posts and verified by whereshouldidive.com.

What is Hawaii particularly known for?

Hawaii is particularly known for tiger shark — it accounts for 12% of every confirmed tiger shark sighting across all 32 tracked destinations.