Mahi Shipwreck

Hawaii, United States

Depth

27m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

Mahi Shipwreck

Hawaii, United States

Depth

27m

Visibility

15m - 45m

Entry

Boat

Experience Level

Experienced

About Mahi Shipwreck

This dive site is hugely popular and features the wreck of the Mahi that was sunk in 1982 for use as an artificial reef. It is roughly half a mile off the shore. The Mahi was used by the Navy to lay cable; the Dillingham Corporation bought it in 1982. It lies upright on a sandy floor and faces seaward. Visibility is anywhere from 50 to 100 feet. This dive site boasts large amounts of marine life, including spiny puffer fish milletseed Butterfly Fish, Ta'ape, White Tip Reef shark and eagle rays. The wheelhouse is perfect for photo opportunities and it boasts red and yellow encrusting sponge, hydroids and snowflake coral.

Mahi Shipwreck Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Wreck, Other

Entry Type

Boat

Max Depth

27m

Visibility Range

15m – 45m

Experience Level

Experienced

Best Gas Mix

21% – 38%

O₂

CNS Load (25 min)

13% at 25m / 36%

O₂

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Marine Life

Jacks
John Dory
Large Yellow Head Moray
Lobsters
Milletseed Butterflyfish
Snowflake Coral
Sponge
Spotted Eagle Rays
Trumpetfish
White Tip Reef Sharks

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Dive Site Hazards

Deceptive Entry Openings — Openings may become restrictive inside due to angle, collapse, or corrosion.
Surge-Induced Internal Silt Shift — Internal surge can move silt and debris without direct contact.
Partial Overhead Environment — Many wrecks limit direct ascent even without full penetration.

Fine Rust Particle Silt-Out — Disturbed rust particles can rapidly reduce visibility.

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