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#scubadiving #divingsites The majority of Big Island scuba diving is located off its west coast, where the underwater landscape features caves with sleeping whitetip sharks, arches where eagle rays glide past, and a mix of pinnacles, tunnels, wall dives, and craters. The island is home to the most fish species in Hawaii, with 1,100 species in total, 129 of which are endemic to the area. Divers swim alongside Pacific species like raccoon butterflyfish, yellow and convict tangs, and Moorish idols, as well as Hawaii’s unique fish such as the Hawaiian whitespotted pufferfish and Potter’s angelfish. Big Island diving is also known for critters like the dragon moray eel, frogfish, octopuses, and nudibranchs. Divers often share space with larger animals, including eagle rays, sharks, mantas, and even whale and tiger sharks, offering extraordinary, close-up encounters. The Big Island is especially famous for its consistent manta ray sightings at night, making it one of the best places for a wild reef experience.