Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore
Recommended by 97% of travelers
Oahu, USA
- 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Set out from Oahu’s scenic North Shore to the depths of the big blue Pacific, where you have the chance to observe wild sharks from inside an underwater shark cage. Thanks to your professional, experienced crew, the Oahu shark dive is completely safe as they know the predators’ behavior, and the underwater cage provides proven safety against all different species of sharks. Whether you’re in the cage with sharks right in front of you or watching from up in the boat, Oahu shark diving is a Hawaii activity you’ll definitely never forget.
- Dive with sharks on this thrilling cruise from Oahu's North Shore
- Spot turtles, dolphins, and humpback whales on the way to your shark-viewing spot
- See the ocean's top predators up close from a secure underwater shark cage
- Common sightings include Galapagos sharks and sandbar sharks
- Expert crew ensures your safety and enjoyment
- Option to enter the shark cage or view from the boat
What's Included
- Shark Dive Experience
- Use of Snorkeling equipment
- Expert crew
- Local taxes
- Food and drinks
- Underwater video
- Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
- Gratuities
- Transportation to/from North Shore
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 66-101 Haleiwa Rd, Haleiwa, HI 96712, USA
Please drive out to Haleiwa Harbor on Oahu's north shore to meet the boat. Please check in 30 minutes prior.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Your Oahu shark dive begins at Haleiwa boat harbor on the island’s famous North Shore, where you motor out to the open ocean offshore. While cruising out to the shark diving area, there’s a chance you could see dolphins, sea turtles, surfers or even humpback whales in winter, and the view looking back at Oahu’s shoreline is worth the trip in itself.
Since safety is one of the top priorities for the Oahu shark diving crew, receive a briefing on safe practices and how to act in the cage. Then, when it’s time to finally go looking for sharks, strap on your masks, step in the cage, and your shark watching adventure begins when you’re lowered in the water.
Out here in the open ocean away from the runoff and waves, visibility can often extend to as much as 200 feet (60m). When you first catch sight of a graceful shark swimming slowly but purposefully towards you, there’s a sudden and potent rush of adrenaline you simply can’t contain. Before you can even be scared, however, the sharks have swum to within inches of the cage and are circling in front of your face.
In the waters around Oahu, the most commonly sighted sharks you might find are Galapagos, Hammerhead, and Sandbar sharks, which range from 5-15 feet (1.5-4.5m) dependent upon their age. For travelers wanting to dive as a group, the cage can comfortably hold two adult divers and up to eight at a time—though it depends on current weather conditions and the amount of movement in the water.
And, if you simply don’t want to dive in the cage but are hoping to see some sharks, there’s still plenty of thrilling action you can experience while viewing from the deck of the boat.
Money-back guarantee that you see sharks!
Since safety is one of the top priorities for the Oahu shark diving crew, receive a briefing on safe practices and how to act in the cage. Then, when it’s time to finally go looking for sharks, strap on your masks, step in the cage, and your shark watching adventure begins when you’re lowered in the water.
Out here in the open ocean away from the runoff and waves, visibility can often extend to as much as 200 feet (60m). When you first catch sight of a graceful shark swimming slowly but purposefully towards you, there’s a sudden and potent rush of adrenaline you simply can’t contain. Before you can even be scared, however, the sharks have swum to within inches of the cage and are circling in front of your face.
In the waters around Oahu, the most commonly sighted sharks you might find are Galapagos, Hammerhead, and Sandbar sharks, which range from 5-15 feet (1.5-4.5m) dependent upon their age. For travelers wanting to dive as a group, the cage can comfortably hold two adult divers and up to eight at a time—though it depends on current weather conditions and the amount of movement in the water.
And, if you simply don’t want to dive in the cage but are hoping to see some sharks, there’s still plenty of thrilling action you can experience while viewing from the deck of the boat.
Money-back guarantee that you see sharks!
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Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- Please check in 30 minutes prior.
- Recommended age is 5+ based on Captains discretion and conditions permitting.
- No swimming skills are required.
- Observers and divers will be on the same boat, as long as they have booked the same time slot.
- The customer should have the physical strength and agility to descend and ascend a vertical ladder.
- Ok for travelers up to 7 months pregnant.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
The captain and the gentlemen supporting the excursion were awesome. Very educational, funny and professional. I got really sea sick however it was still a trilling experience and I would give a 10 star if I could. I appreciate the experience and I would recommend more people to try it!! The environment was safe and the instructions were extremely clear. So for the folks that left reviews around travel, getting sea sick ,expectations, etc… if you do your research and follow the rules you will have a great experience. Thank you gentlemen for the lovely experience, Thank you for being kind after I got sick. Appreciate yall.
Eric M 👍🏽
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Such an AMAZING experience. Definitely will not disappoint. The water was choppy since Hurricane Lowell had come through days before but didn’t take away from the excursion at all! I had no issues even though I normally have motion sickness if things are too much. Bring sunscreen and don’t forget your towels! So many sharks to see! Get the video option to capture the memories.
Had a great time, tour guide and boat captain awesome team, helpful the whole time, seen lots of shark on the boat and in the water.. highly recommend them if your ever in Hawaii.
Once in a lifetime experience, worth every penny! They made us feel really safe and comfortable. Highly recommend
Amazing time awesome crew would 1000% do it again. The crew helped us understand everything and was super chill. One of the best experiences in my life for sure.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you for your very kind review. Happy to hear your time with us was memorable.
Take a towel! Lots of sunscreen! It was such an amazing experience. There were so many sharks it was crazy
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Aloha Megan,
Glad to hear that you saw a lot of sharks during your tour!
In our confirmation email, we do suggest bringing the items you mentioned. Regarding your comment about the service not being super friendly, could you please elaborate on what happened? We would appreciate any additional details so we can address your concerns appropriately.
You can reach me directly at sharktours@gmail.com.
Mahalo,
Joe
North Shore Shark Adventure was amazing! We had a great time and recommended anyone to do this excursion. We saw so many sharks and was given a good amount of educational information too.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for your glowing review ! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and hope we can welcome you aboard again soon!
Crew was super knowledgable about the sharks. Felt safe and had so much fun doing this! Saw lots of Gallago sharks.
Response from Host, Sep 2026
Thank you so much for joining us! We loved having you on board and are so happy you had a great time with us!
Great experience, my family was so excited. Safe and fun! Would definitely recommend to anyone! A+ Awesome!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your very kind review. Happy to hear your time with us was memorable.
Matty and Dustin were awesome. Super cool experience and solid crew to try this out for the first time. Definitely a great experience.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for joining us! We love hearing you had an outstanding experience with our crew and the ever impressive sharks!
Nice experience, not scary at all. Beautiful and plentiful sharks. Definitely would recommend this experience. A++
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for the recommendation! We love hearing about your tour and we love knowing that what we strive to provide in a tour meets or exceeds your expectations. Please come back and see us again.
We didn’t get to go because Hurricane Lala came through and broke trees which blocked the harbor and the run off from the island made the water murky. I gave them 5 stars even though it was canceled because 1. They didn’t lie and take our money by taking us out even though we wouldn’t see any sharks and 2. They tried to get us rescheduled on a day that would work. It just wasn’t in the stars for us. But they can’t control the weather, I appreciate the honesty and because of that I will recommend. Next time we come, we will call them to take us to see the sharks! We spent the day shopping and walking the beach.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Aloha Nicole,
Thank you very much for your kind words. We greatly appreciate that. We can't wait to see you on your next visit.
Mahalo,
Joe Pavsek
Super Cool/Fun experience! Jules and Lily (if i remember correctly) super accommodating and knowledgeable! 10/10 would go again 🤙🏻
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the stars and review. My staff absolutely loves sharing their love for the ocean. We hope to have you aboard on your next Hawaiian adventure.
amazing experience! the employees were super informative and helpful and made the experience so much easier and better!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review
This experience was definitely worth the money! There were so many sharks all around the cage, felt completely safe and had a blast. The tour guides Dustin and (can’t remember the other gentleman’s name wanna say Marden) were fantastic! They were super friendly and Informative and made the experience awesome. If you get motion sickness at all definitely take your meds the ride was rough.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your very kind review. Happy to hear your time with us was memorable.
The earlier you go out the calmer the water is. We were on the 7 am tour and it was absolutely beautiful going out. We saw several sharks and the captain and crew were super informative. We had a blast!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you so much for your glowing review ! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and hope we can welcome you aboard again soon!
Amazing Amazing Experience! Once in cage the nerves go away! Sharks are beautiful!! Water is super warm! The Staff is Superb!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for your review! We appreciate your feedback. A recommendation from a guest who has just experienced our shark cage dive is one of the best compliments we can receive. Aloha, Joseph Pavsek.
My family and I loved it. Family of five with three teenage boys first time ever seen sharks up close.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Now that will be a memory to last a lifetime. Thank you so much for coming out with us.
Love the once in a life experience ...we got to see dolphins too. Crew was awesome ans informative..make sure you take some meds for sea sickness before you board.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for the cool review! Glad you had a great time and that you got to see some dolphins as well. Catch you next time
Great experience! Fun and up close and personal! Will definitely do it again. They do well to explain where we're going, the sharks we'll see and how to remain safe
Response from Host, Aug 2026
We are so grateful for your kind words. Thanks for sharing your review with us and the community.
Such a fun experience! Only 20 mins in the cage though:/ Fun for all ages! So much to do on the North Shore!!!
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo Amy! Catch you next time
We had an amazing shark cage experience! From the moment we headed out, we were surrounded by so many dolphins, which made the trip even more special. Once we got in the cage, we saw plenty of sharks up close. This was an unforgettable experience! The crew was fantastic, friendly, helpful, knowledgeable, and hilarious. They made everyone feel comfortable and kept the trip fun from start to finish. If you're thinking about doing a shark cage dive, I highly recommend booking with this company. It was one of the highlights of our trip! One tip I'd definitely recommend is taking Dramamine (or another motion sickness medication).
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for the recommendation! We love hearing about your tour and we love knowing that what we strive to provide in a tour meets or exceeds your expectations. Please come back and see us again.
It was amazing, the team was professional and friendly. They share the interesting information about sharks species and care about our safety and comfort
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Thank you for the stars and review. My staff absolutely loves sharing their love for the ocean. We hope to have you aboard on your next Hawaiian adventure.
We had a great experience. The staff were amazing. It was a beautiful day on the water and we got to see lots of sharks while in the cage.
Response from Host, Aug 2026
Mahalo for your review and 5 stars. We sure hope to see you all next time.
They were very flexible with a scheduling issue, and the excursion was incredible! Saw lots of sharks and felt very safe the whole time.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you, Serina for the review
Highly recommend. Great bang for the buck. Great company. Highlight of the trip for my two teenage kids.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review
My family had a great time. Saw a bunch of Galapagos sharks, excellent visibility. The crew was knowledgeable and informative.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Our team strives to bring the best adventures to all guests and we truly appreciate your review!
My wife and I came to O’ahu for our honeymoon and we were really looking forward to this experience. Safe to say it didn’t disappoint! Crew members were excellent and very friendly and we were lucky with the conditions of our trip. Water was incredibly clear for viewing and the ocean was (relatively) smooth for our experience. We saw 10-12 sharks during our time in the cage. If we return to O’ahu again we will definitely come back for round 2!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for your kind words. We really appreciate you taking the time out to share your experience with us and the community. We count ourselves lucky for customers like you. Hope to see you again the next time you're in Hawaii!
Awesome… wish there even more sharks
Brought my teen daughter who had reservations at first but loved it!
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you for coming out with us, Pat
If you want to see real sharks upclose, this is for you. The boat right there was rough, but the experience was all worth it..
Response from Host, Jul 2026
We enjoy hearing about your experience and are happy to hear that you had a great time.
Fantastic time, definitely worth your time and money. Captain was amazing, deck hands was even better. The experience was too notch.
Response from Host, Jul 2026
Thank you so much for joining us! We loved having you on board and are so happy you had a great time with us!
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