August 2026 North Carolina Wreck & Megalodon Shark Tooth Trip

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 heads back offshore out of Wilmington, North Carolina for two full days of wreck diving and Megalodon shark tooth hunting. Late summer offshore conditions often mean warmer water, active sharks, and some of the strongest wreck diving of the season.

This is real Atlantic diving. Deep ledges. Big steel. Moving water. Earned finds.

No amusement park. No fake adventure. Just teeth you dug out yourself and dives that demand your attention.

The Plan

We partner with Aquatic Safaris, Inc., one of the most experienced offshore charter operations in the region, to run these fossil and wreck expeditions properly. Expect early mornings, clear briefings, disciplined dive plans, and a boat full of divers who understand why they signed up.

Saturday – August 22, 2026

Megalodon Tooth Ledge
Deep fossil ledge diving in the 90 to 105 ft range, focused on Megalodon and other prehistoric shark teeth. Limestone ledges, sand channels, and structured search patterns reward patience, buoyancy control, and sharp 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 with the upright and highly navigable Hyde. Late summer often brings dense marine life, sand tiger sharks, and steady current that keeps things honest.

Final sites are always weather and conditions dependent. Offshore diving answers to the ocean first. This is the working 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 you earned and teeth you uncovered yourself

If that description makes you smile instead of sweat, you are in the right place.

You do not need to live in Maryland to join this trip. Divers travel in from all over for these offshore weekends. If you meet the prerequisites and the mindset fits, you are welcome on the boat.

Required Certifications & Gear

These are non-negotiable dives. You will need:

• Advanced Open Water (or equivalent)
• Enriched Air Nitrox
• Dive computer
• SMB / safety sausage
• Wreck reel
• Cutting tool
• Mesh goodie bag for fossil recovery

If you are missing something, reach out early. Most issues can be handled ahead of time. Not at the dock.

If you are unsure whether you are ready for this level of diving, ask before you book. These are not casual sightseeing dives.

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 where it should. On real offshore dives in real conditions. If you want to add a class, email me directly at
frank@divewithfrank.com and we will coordinate it cleanly.

What’s Included

• Your reserved seat for two full days of offshore diving
• Dive planning, trip coordination, and in-water leadership from DWF
• Surface interval storytelling and the usual questionable humor

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 offshore Meg expeditions are limited to 14 divers and consistently fill.

If Meg teeth, wreck steel, and saltwater mornings are your idea of a proper weekend, do not wait.

If you have questions about readiness, logistics, or whether this trip is a strong fit, ask before you book. I would rather answer emails now than have hard conversations at 7:30 AM on the dock.

Let’s do some diving.
— Frank 🤿🦈🔥