Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
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Oahu, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
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Overview
Experience the thrill of meeting sharks face-to-face in the pristine waters of Oahu on this cage-diving adventure. See Hawaii's majestic hunters — Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment — surrounded by the deep blue of Oahu’s North Shore. Observe from the safety of a floating cage. Stay on the surface, then using a mask and snorkel, look through large polyglass windows to watch the sharks as they gracefully glide by.
- Enjoy a more personal experience with a small group
- Opt to stay on the boat with an observer only option
- Learn fascinating facts about shark biology and behavior
- No previous scuba diving experience is necessary
What's Included
- Shark Cage Diving
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Local taxes
- Expert crew
- Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and Beverages
- Gratuities
- Private Tour
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Address: Hawaii Shark Encounters 66-105 Haleiwa Rd. Haleiwa, HI 96712
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your day begins at Hale’iwa Boat Harbor, where you can meet the crew, board your boat, and set off on an adventure through Oahu’s clear waters. Get inside a floating cage and visit an area where Galapagos and Sandbar sharks live in the wild.
To ensure it's a safe and stress-free experience, the crew is there to guide you, and all snorkeling equipment is provided, so you can travel light.
Stay on the surface with your snorkel and mask, then have a chance to look through polyglass windows to watch the sharks. It's an ideal activity for those who don’t have scuba diving experience, as no experience or certification is required to take part.
As well as having a memorable wildlife encounter, you can also broaden your knowledge, as the crew provides commentary about shark biology and behavior.
After spending around two hours exploring the natural shark habitat, the trip finishes back at the harbor.
To ensure it's a safe and stress-free experience, the crew is there to guide you, and all snorkeling equipment is provided, so you can travel light.
Stay on the surface with your snorkel and mask, then have a chance to look through polyglass windows to watch the sharks. It's an ideal activity for those who don’t have scuba diving experience, as no experience or certification is required to take part.
As well as having a memorable wildlife encounter, you can also broaden your knowledge, as the crew provides commentary about shark biology and behavior.
After spending around two hours exploring the natural shark habitat, the trip finishes back at the harbor.
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Haleiwa
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Hawaii Shark Encounters
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travellers can participate
- Minimum age 5yr old
- Observer ticket does not include getting in the cage, or use of snorkel equipment. It is mainly used for people that want to join their family or friends but not get in the water.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travellers
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Frequently Asked Question (1)
Q:Can I bring my own camera?
A:Absolutely! Be sure your camera is waterproof if you plan to take it in the water with you.
May 2023
The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Lorenah_R
Absolutely amazing experience! The sharks aren't as deadly as I thought. I was able to get close and personal with them in the cage. The guides were very friendly and knowledgeable. I recommend to try this. It was my first time and I loved it !
Reviews
4.8
based on 1,467 reviews
Kevin_V, June 2026
Great crew, super friendly and had a lot of great insight and information on the area and sharks. Everything was ready to go on time and on schedule, great team to go out into the water.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Mindy_R, June 2026
Nick and Hunter were great guides. Very informative about sharks.
The waves were very strong, so not for little kids.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. The waves can certainly be strong at times but most kids are able to
Handle them
Without issue .We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Nathan_R, June 2026
Wonderful unforgettable experience. Even with no diving experience, you can still snorkel and enjoy the sharks up close.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Jacob_T, June 2026
Awesome!!!! Great crew, Adam was cool. Sharks were amazing. Ocean was fun. Saw porpoises, lots of sharks.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Randy_S, June 2026
Such a great time. Crew was great, sharks were amazing! Seas can be a little rough so be ready to hold on but it’s all worth it.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Matthew_F, June 2026
Get an hour out in the cage. Small groups in cage. Was told earlier is better due to weather but we lucked out. Definitely do again.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Kim_S, June 2026
Staff were great and knowledgeable, my 15 yo grandson had an amazing time. I felt very comfortable with them.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Boming_Z, June 2026
Get this like no matter what telling you. The price don't even matter after you get out on the water. Today I got into caleb’s crew I forgot the other person name sorry for that but if you get these two that’s your guide your in luck. Super chill funny people too told us about sharks what we need to know about them and what not to do in the cage. Somehow today was my last day in hawaii and decided to do this, we went out on the boat and a large pod of dolphins appeared in front of us rare too see ngl. The shark cage was amazing saw lots of shark and a few yellow tail. The waves do have some kick too it I was getting thrown into the bars that was fun for me. But big shout out to the crew and the company would definitely come back here again.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. Our crew defenitily loved what they do. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Seth_R, June 2026
Excellent Service and the people we went with were super helpful and amazing to go out with, they also recomended some other stuff we can do while we were out this way.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Travis_O, June 2026
This was an awsome expierence. Very safe. The 2 men crewing the boat were great madenyou feel safe had tons of knowledge and where funny to boot. Would definetly recommend.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Lisa_G, June 2026
The trip was as advertised. Luckily, the weather was perfect. The guides were friendly, informative and interesting. The Sharks were plentiful and amazing, of course. I am fearful of water but I never felt uncomfortable or endangered. I always look at reviews and the negative ones that I read, for the most part, were out of the company's control. You have to remember you are in a natural environment where conditions are unpredictable, if you want predictability go to Disneyland. Also, who vacations on an island and depends on Uber to take you across the island? Maybe stay at your resort pool. As for my personal experience with this company and with the Excursion I have no complaints. My fellow passengers all seem to enjoy their time as well. I did like that it didn't take up the entire day, a quick 2-hour round trip with amazing animals, and I was able to get on with my day.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. It’s great to know that people read the negative reviews and realize that most of them are situations that are not our fault or out of our control. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
fatimazahrasaadeddin, June 2026
Miles & Alexander are the best!! The A team. Amazing experience we enjoyed a lot!!!! Much recommended
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
paul_W, June 2026
Excellent!! The crew were amazing throughout the trip out to the Sharks, such an amazing experience, at least 8-10 sharks. I would definitely recommend this to anyone thinking about this.
Thank you
Response from Host, June 2026
Mahalo for the wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear you had such an amazing experience and were able to see so many sharks during your tour. Our crew works hard to make every trip safe, memorable, and exciting, so your kind words mean a lot to us.
Thank you for choosing to join us and for recommending us to others. We hope to welcome you back for another shark encounter in the future!
Mahalo.
Ashley_R, June 2026
Great shark encounter with the Galapagos sharks (about 10 of them) and a female Tiger shark! Also saw a barracuda and yellow fin tuna! On the way out to the cage we saw a pod of Hawaiian Spinner Dolphins jumping the wake of our boat! Ephraim and Jax were very informative and friendly! The entire group enjoyed themselves!!! Thanks!
Response from Host, June 2026
Mahalo for sharing your experience! What an incredible day on the water seeing Galapagos sharks, a Tiger shark, barracuda, yellowfin tuna, and even a pod of Hawaiian spinner dolphins is truly special. We're thrilled that you and your group enjoyed such an unforgettable encounter with Hawaii's amazing marine life.
We'll be sure to pass along your kind words to Ephraim and Jax. They love sharing their knowledge and helping guests feel comfortable while creating memorable experiences.
Thank you for choosing to join us, and we hope to welcome you back for another shark encounter soon!
Mahalo.
Hope_W, June 2026
We had an amazing shark cage diving experience! The crew was incredibly friendly, professional, and made everyone feel safe and comfortable throughout the trip. They provided all the snorkeling gear we needed, which made the experience very convenient.
Seeing the sharks up close was absolutely unforgettable and definitely the highlight of our trip. The crew was knowledgeable, organized, and happy to answer any questions.
A couple of our friends did get seasick due to the waves. So if you're prone to motion sickness, you may want to take precautions beforehand. Other than that, everything was fantastic.
They also offer GoPro rentals for $50, which is well worth it if you want to capture the experience and relive those incredible moments later. Overall, we highly recommend this adventure to anyone looking for a unique and exciting experience!
Response from Host, June 2026
Mahalo for the fantastic review! We're so happy to hear that your shark cage diving experience was a highlight of your trip. Our crew takes great pride in creating a safe, comfortable, and memorable adventure for every guest, so it's wonderful to know you felt well taken care of throughout the tour.
There's nothing quite like seeing sharks up close in their natural environment, and we're thrilled you found it to be such an unforgettable experience. We also appreciate your kind words about our crew's professionalism, knowledge, and willingness to answer questions.
Thank you as well for mentioning seasickness. Ocean conditions can vary, and taking motion sickness precautions beforehand is definitely a good idea for guests who may be sensitive to the waves.
We're glad you enjoyed the GoPro rental option too those shark encounters make for some incredible memories to take home! Mahalo for your recommendation, and we hope to welcome you and your friends back for another encounter in the future.
Gregory_G, June 2026
Awesome trip. It’s definitely an amazing experience with an excellent crew. I’ve done a lot of cool things in my life, and if you are anywhere near the north shore, this is well worth the money to experience.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Diana_M, June 2026
This is a once in a lifetime experience. We felt so safe and comfortable swimming amongst the Galapagos sharks up close and personal.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Casey_G, May 2026
My brother & I did this amazing tour on Friday! Adam & Ephraim were our tour guides and locals to the area. Once I saw Adam’s tattoos of the fins, I knew we were with the right people! The cage itself is not scary at all! The scariest part was the boat ride out there - it can get choppy but just enjoy the view (we saw a few dolphins) and go early! Getting in/out of the cage safely was my biggest concern, but they made it really simple for us! We were in 400 feet of water and saw about 9 Galapagos sharks! I’ll definitely be touring with them again!
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Bryanna_L, May 2026
Went for a early morning tour and we were lucky enough to see a huge Tiger shark, who stuck around the entire tour and bumped the cage. The captain and first mate were super nice and eager to talk with us while we waited our turn and give us more facts about the area and sharks.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Nick_W, May 2026
This was one of the best experiences we have ever done and the 2 guys on the boat were fantastic and made the trip. Once in the cage we were surrounded by 10ft Galapagos sharks which awesome!!!
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Deborah_G, May 2026
This adventure was amazing!!! There were a bunch of reef sharks and a huge tiger shark swam around us for over 20 minutes!!! The captains were very friendly and helpful as well. Definitely would go again!
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. It’s always such a special treat when we get to see a tiger shake out there. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Nicholas_D, May 2026
Awesome time on the boat going to see the sharks. They were very active the day we went. Crew was very friendly.
Response from Host, June 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Emily_B, May 2026
It was an amazing experience. The Pacific is a brutal lady! Kaleb and Ikaika we very engaging and thorough. We were so thrilled to have gone on this trip. The sharks were beautiful and punctual! 3 of our 4 got sick but it was well worth it!
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Ian_B, May 2026
Excellent crew. Very knowledgeable and friendly. Lots of time in the water.
Thoroughly recommend to all.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Angela_T, May 2026
This was such a cool experience! I wish I could remember our tour guides names but they were fantastic. I couldn't believe how many Galapagos sharks were around us. At least 15+. Don't be afraid to do this! I was a little nervous going solo but it was perfectly safe. Definitely recommend doing this on our next trip!
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
danielle_c, May 2026
Great crew. Simple to follow instructions. Made the experience awesome for everyone on board. Bring a towel or something to over yourself if you take an am trip, the wind can be chilly.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
alexa_p, May 2026
Excellent experience! The crew was great and made us feel very safe. They were very fun and energetic. I would definitely do this experience again and I highly recommend this team. They went over and above for us, and I could not be happier. You need to do this! The sharks were amazing and it was not scary at all. Also, the blue was this beautiful cobalt color. You have to see it.
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Jaden_P, May 2026
Guides were great! Saw some cool sharks! Great day on the water! Take your anti nausea medicine beforehand, it does get a bit rough on the water. Mahalo!
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Justin_W, May 2026
Experience was unforgettable. Could almost touch the sharks. The guides/captain were very chill and knowledgeable. Definitely do this again with this company!! 🤙
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Ree, May 2026
Ooooh we had fun! It was interesting and nerve racking but totally fun!
This is a must and completely safe.
Such a thrilling experience!
Response from Host, May 2026
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
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