Ever wanted to drop onto a fossil ledge, kick once, look down… and see a piece of prehistoric murder staring back at you?
Yeah. That kind of dive.
In August 2026, Dive With Frank is heading back offshore out of Wilmington, North Carolina for two days of wreck diving and Megalodon shark tooth hunting. Late summer offshore conditions often bring warm water, active sharks, and some of the best wreck diving of the season.
No amusement park. No fake adventure. Just earned teeth and honest dives.
The Plan
We’re diving with Aquatic Safaris, Inc., one of the most experienced offshore charter operations in the area. Expect early mornings, solid briefings, and a full boat of divers who know why they’re there.
Saturday – August 22, 2026
Megalodon Tooth Ledge
Deep fossil ledge diving in the 90–105 ft range, focused on Megalodon and other prehistoric shark teeth. Limestone ledges, sand channels, and methodical search patterns reward patience, buoyancy, and good situational awareness.
Sunday – August 23, 2026
Markham Wreck / Hyde Wreck
Two classic artificial reef wrecks sitting just offshore. The Markham, a massive hopper dredge resting on its port side, pairs perfectly with the upright and highly navigable Hyde. Late summer often means excellent marine life and frequent sand tiger shark encounters.
As always, final sites are weather and conditions dependent — but this is the plan.
Who This Trip Is For
This trip is built for divers who:
- Are Advanced Open Water certified
- Are Nitrox certified
- Are comfortable approaching 100 ft
- Like dives with purpose, not sightseeing loops
- Want stories and souvenirs
If that description makes you smile instead of sweat, you’re in the right place.
Required Certifications & Gear
These are non-negotiable dives. You’ll need:
- Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
- Enriched Air Nitrox
- Dive computer
- SMB / safety sausage
- Wreck reel
- Cutting tool
- Mesh goodie bag (you’ll thank me later)
If you’re missing something, reach out early. We can fix most of it — but not at the dock.
Classes You Can Add On
This trip is a perfect opportunity to complete dives for:
- Megalodon Tooth Fossil Diver
- Wreck Diver
- Enriched Air Nitrox (if you need it)
Academics are handled ahead of time via eLearning, and the hands-on portion happens exactly where it should — on real offshore dives. If you want to add a class, email me directly at
frank@divewithfrank.com and we’ll coordinate it cleanly.
What’s Included
- Your seat on the boat for two full days of offshore diving
- Dive planning and in-water leadership from DWF
- All the bad jokes and surface interval storytelling you’ve come to expect
What’s Not Included
- Travel to Wilmington, NC
- Lodging & meals
- Gear, tanks, weights, or rentals
- Air or Nitrox fills
- Crew gratuity
Book Your Spot
These trips are limited to 14 divers and WILL fill.
If Meg teeth, wreck steel, and saltwater mornings are your idea of a good weekend, don’t sit on this.
If you have questions about readiness, gear, or whether this trip is a good fit, ask before you book. I’d rather answer emails now than have awkward conversations at 7:30 AM on the dock.
Let’s do some diving.
— Frank 🤿🦈🔥
