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Maui Ocean Center — Shark Dive Maui

Wailuku, Hawaii, United States

A reservation-based, cage-free guided scuba experience in Maui Ocean Center's 750,000-gallon Open Ocean exhibit with Hawaiian sharks, rays and hundreds of fish.

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AccessPaid, guided aquarium program operated by Maui Ocean Center. An advance online reservation, proof of current scuba certification, government-issued identification and a signed liability waiver are required.
ExperienceCertified Open Water diver. The current page highlights age 13+, while a lower requirements section says age 12+; confirm the current minimum age directly with Maui Ocean Center before booking.
Maximum depth21 ft / 6.4 m at the deepest point of the Open Ocean exhibit.
Best seasonNormally offered Monday, Wednesday and Friday throughout the year, except listed major holidays and subject to operational requirements.
VisibilityControlled aquarium conditions; actual visibility and exhibit operations remain subject to the operator.

Aquatic life at this dive site

What divers may encounter

Three reviewed connections are featured here. Sightings vary by season, conditions, and chance, so they are never guaranteed.

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Photographs

Three views rotate from the published gallery on each visit.
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Dive videos

Three featured video positions are reserved on every profile.
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Recent field observations

Diver-reported temperatures

Automatically checked observations from dives during the past 14 days. Three reports are visible at a time; scroll for more.
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A report that passes the automatic checks will appear here with the dive date, diver’s display name, and temperatures at each depth.

Reports are automatically checked for plausible dates, depths, and temperatures. They are observations, not forecasts; confirm conditions before diving.

Diver field observation

Report temperatures

Reports publish automatically when the date, depths, and temperatures pass the checks. You must be signed in to submit.

Depth readings

Why divers know this place

Highlights

Approximately 30 minutes underwater in a cage-free 750,000-gallon exhibit with more than 20 Hawaiian sharks, rays and hundreds of fish, plus a Hawaiian cultural and conservation presentation.

Before you arrive

Access notes

Book in advance and confirm the current reservation lead time, minimum participation, certification proof, age requirement, equipment package and no-fly/high-altitude guidance. Check-in and the full experience take approximately 2.5 to 3 hours.

Plan within your training

Conditions and hazards

Normal scuba medical and pressure risks remain in this controlled environment. Follow all divemaster and animal-care instructions. Maui Ocean Center advises waiting at least 24 hours before flying or traveling to the summit of Haleakalā.

At the site

Facilities and support

Equipment packages are available and may include a wetsuit, weights, cylinder, regulator, BCD, mask and fins. A dedicated diver shower and refresh area is provided; confirm what is included with the selected package.

Connected reporting

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Independent resource notice

This record is a starting point for independent verification. Access, closures, moorings, weather, currents, depth, visibility, operator availability, and site conditions can change without notice. Confirm current information with the responsible operator, property owner, managing authority, or another qualified local source before planning or attempting a dive.