ALOHA from O'ahu
---Sharks Cove---
Sharks Cove has been rated by Scuba Diving Magazine as one of the "Top Twelve Shore Dives in the World". Located on world famous North Shore of O'ahu, this small rocky bay forms part of Pupukea Beach Park and boasts blue water and an impressive amount of sea life. The bottom is made up of large smooth boulders and coral heads forming small caves and ledges for marine life to hide. The walls of the surrounding cliffs provide calmer water attracting schooling surface fish.
On the south side of Sharks Cove is the Pupukea tide pools; a great place to wade and explore.
Because Sharks Cove is located between the famed big wave surf spots of Waimea Bay and the Banzai Pipeline, you’ll have to make sure there are no large swells that day. October through April is considered Hawaii’s surf season, with waves peaking between December and February, so the summer months are the best time to snorkel Sharks Cove.
The inside of the bay is about 8 to 15 feet deep, progressively getting deeper as you head out.
Sharks Cove during the winter
WARNING!!!
During the winter, waves can reach 40-50 foot on the north shore. They pound the rocks surrounding the cove. If you suspect large surf, DO NOT venture to the outer rocks. NEVER turn your back to the ocean. The waves are constantly changing and you can never predict their next move.
You DO NOT need to get wet to find the cache.
~~~For the puzzle, a short refresher course in SCUBA will be necessary.~~~
Answer the following trivia questions. Use the numbers associated with the correct answers for the coordinates.
Cache is at:
N21 39.ABC
W158 03.XYZ
A: What does the acronym SCUBA stand for?
- (0) Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
- (1) Self Controlled Underwater Breathing Apparatus
- (2) Specially Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus
- (3) Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparel
B: Which 3 major air spaces are most affected while descending?
- (1) Sinuses, Lungs, Stomach
- (2) Sinuses, Ears, Mask
- (3) Lungs, Mask, Ears
- (4) Mask, Stomach, Lungs
C: What two metals are scuba tanks commonly made from?
- (0) Copper and Steel
- (2) Aluminum and Steel
- (4) Aluminum and Copper
- (6) Steel and Bronze
X: How many feet does the pressure increase by 1 bar?
- (6) 21 feet
- (7) 30 feet
- (8) 50 feet
- (9) 62 feet
Y: Underwater, objects are magnified by about how much?
- (2) 33 percent
- (4) 50 percent
- (6) 10 percent
- (8) 24 percent
Z: The Golden Rule of SCUBA is
- (2) Always watch for sharks
- (4) Donʻt ever hold your breath
- (6) When ascending go as fast as you can
- (8) Always wear gloves while diving in warm waters
You can validate your puzzle solution with certitude.
Cache with Al
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Congrats Ahuimanu Hui on the FTF!!!