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Mala Wharf Pier located in west Maui Lahaina, has the best chances to see sharks and Turtles of all the dive sites on Maui. There is about a 75% chance to see sharks any time of year. They are the nocturnal and very shy White Tip Reef Sharks. We find them resting on the ground underneath alcoves. This makes them easy to find resting during the day. White Tips are one of the few sharks that can remain motionless. Most sharks have to swim in order to pass water over their gills. But the White Tip Reef Shark can pump the water through their gills using their mouth.
The Night Dive
Nocturnal critters comprise of more than half of the sea life off Maui Ocean Shores. The fish change color and mostly are hiding, while the invertebrates are prowling. You may see, many different types of Lobsters, Crabs, Octopus, Nudibranchs (Spanish Dancers), File fish, Moray and Conger Eels hunting & possibly catching fish (Brutal Entertainment).