Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore

Recommended by 97% of travelers

Oahu, USA

Very popular!

5+ bookings in the past 6 hours.

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Scott_C ·

Jun 2026

We had an amazing time! We had 5 kids and 2 adults, and everyone loved it. Seeing the sharks up close was an unforgettable experience. Matty and Tito were fantastic. They were friendly, knowledgeable, and great with the kids. They made everyone feel comfortable and helped make the trip a lot of fun. This was easily one of the highlights of our Hawaii vacation. Highly recommend!

· Jeremy_F ·

May 2026

We had a great time! The guides were great and helpful, and we saw lots of sharks. Take Dramamine because the waves are no joke, but it’s definitely worth it. It felt very safe too. I highly recommend going. Be sure to bring a waterproof pouch for your phone so you can take videos underwater.

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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!

North Shore

North Shore Shark Adventures

Haleiwa

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.
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

Eric_M

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 👍🏽

Reviews

4.8

based on 3,105 reviews

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Nice ride to see sharks.

Thang_B, Jul 2026

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..

Best excursion ever.

Cathy_M, Jul 2026

Fantastic time, definitely worth your time and money. Captain was amazing, deck hands was even better. The experience was too notch.

100% would do it again!

Tammy_A, Jul 2026

My partner and I had such a fun time doing the shark dive. There were about 8-10 of us all up so when you get into the cage, only 4-5 people are allowed at once so you’re free to roam the boat and check out the sharks from above which was cool! We spent maybe a maximum 10-15 minutes in the water all up, I put my phone into a waterproof cover so I got some footage of the sharks which was so good! Not the greatest but still counted. Please take motion sickness tablets as the water was a little rocky on the day, a man got sick and threw up overboard. We saw a pod of dolphins on the way to our spot and the tour guide who was operating the boat was following them, he kindly stopped the boat for us to take photos of them too. I was in absolute awe! Such an awesome experience! I highly recommend!

100000/10 Sharks Galore!

Taylor_J, Jul 2026

Once in a lifetime experience! The boat ride alone is worth it but seeing sharks up that close was just the coolest thing. Mel our guide and captain Tim were so sweet and knowledgeable and gave us such a memorable experience. Would come to Oahu again just for this :)

Response from Host, Jul 2026

That is awesome Taylor! Mahalo and we will be waiting for you on your next Hawaiian vacation.

Book it! You won’t regret it.

Chelsie_H, Jul 2026

By far the coolest thing I have ever done! I was a little nervous, more about the cage rocking because of the reviews I saw but once you are in the water it’s not bad at all! It was rough at times, but when you are focused on these beautiful animals gliding so gracefully through the water, you forget all about the rough waters. Our crew was also so amazing and made everyone feel comfortable. We cant wait to take our 10 year old son back to experience it!

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!

So many sharks !

Jennifer_B, Jul 2026

We did this experience with our 16, 12, and 10 year olds and it was amazing. Our tour guides were wonderful and it will be an experience we will always remember. For those wanting more logistical details - a boat takes you about 3 miles off sure to an an anchored cage. They give you snorkel gear and put you in a cage I groups of 8 for 30 minutes and then switch groups. Plenty of sharks to see! They get close to but not really too close. All 3 of my kids were able to participate and loved it. Of note - The water is rough that far out - in the cage and on the boat. Took me a little too long to figure out to hold onto the handles and put my feet on the foot bar to stay more stable. No one in my family gets sea sick and we are used to being on boats and this even had my crew feeling not great. We did also accidentally ingest a decent amount of sea water while in the cage due to the rough waves which i’m sure did not help. If you get sea sick, this may not be the experience for you. Also bring a water proof phone case for video ! Make sure you press record before you take the phone under as the button won’t work underwater (so pictures won’t work).

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for this great review and for joining us! We love hearing you had an awesome time with our crew and enjoyed our services! Thank you again and we hope to have you on board again soon!

Favorite activity on Oahu!!

Bobbi_B, Jul 2026

It starts with an amazing crew who provides you with a lot of information and the sharks. The cage is moored so it is secure and feels very safe. We saw a ton of sharks. It was beautiful and amazing!!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for joining us! We love hearing you had an outstanding experience with our crew and the ever impressive sharks!

Great experience loved it

Marisa_A, Jul 2026

I had such a great experience I went with my brother and boyfriend and we all really enjoyed it! The crew was very welcoming and educational. We got to see a lot of sharks I would say like 8 and we were in the cage for a good amount of time. Really enjoyed it!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for letting us spend the morning with you, and for your kind recommendation! We look forward to seeing you again someday :)

Extremely fun! The...

Honor_H, Jul 2026

Extremely fun! The captain and crew were very kind and informative. We felt very safe and relaxed the entire time.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your very kind review. Happy to hear your time with us was memorable.

Not scary at all!

Elizabeth_N, Jul 2026

So much fun! The staff made us feel comfortable and were very knowledgeable about the sharks. We had a blast and would love to go again in the future!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Our team strives to bring the best adventures to all guests and we truly appreciate your review!

This was one of the best...

Hayley_A, Jul 2026

This was one of the best experiences Ive ever had. I would absolutely do it 1000 more times and recommend to anyone. My only advice is to bring your own mask because the ones provided seem to have ocean water leak through. However, if you use theirs, it is still manageable! This was just unreal and so cool!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for choosing our tour. We look forward to seeing you again sometime.

Cool, but not what I expected!!

LaDonda_C, Jul 2026

Seeing the sharks, six of them, was really cool. Our time in the cage with the sharks circling underneath/beside us was quite uneventful. The sharks were not interested in us and didn't come near the cage. I guess we expected them to swim right up to the cage and that didn't happen. The cage was very rough beating against the boat and it was hard to hold on. Overall, pretty neat! Would I do it again? Probably not, but exciting to do once.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the review and I am sorry that mother nature threw in some choppy conditions that day. Hopefully, we will see you on your next Hawaiian adventure during better conditions.

Sharks!

J_B, Jul 2026

This was a great experience. The guides were very informative and made you feel comfortable that you were about to jump into the ocean with a bunch of sharks. Definitely recommend.

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your awesome review. Our captains and crew truly love being out on the water and sharing the awesome shark experience with people.

UNreal

Ashley_M, Jul 2026

The experience was unreal! The water was very choppy causing us to be sea sick, but other than that, we had an incredible time! Crew were great, great conversation, very informative!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for the review and I am sorry that mother nature threw in some choppy conditions that day. Hopefully, we will see you on your next Hawaiian adventure during better conditions.

This was amazing we saw...

Matthew_C, Jul 2026

This was amazing we saw sharks and dolphins! Be prepared for a few waves if you have motion sickness

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this amazing review

Lots of Sharks!

Emma_D, Jul 2026

Amazing experience! Wonderful crew, beautiful boat ride out, and tons of sharks. Would 100% go again!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Mahalo for the FAB review Emma

What a great experience!

Rhiannon_D, Jul 2026

This was so amazing! The captain and staff were great and made everyone feel safe. I'd definitely recommend!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you for your awesome review. Our captains and crew truly love being out on the water and sharing the awesome shark experience with people.

Try it, even if you’re scared of sharks!

Candi_G, Jul 2026

My 17 year old daughter and I absolutely loved this tour. We wanted to try something we’ve never done before. I decided to give this a go. We are both a little scared of sharks but we decided to try it anyway. It was fantastic! The water was clear and there were tons of big sharks, but they didn’t get too close to the cage. However, they did swim all around it. It was awesome! They only have four or five people in the cage at a time so you don’t feel crowded at all and everyone has a good viewing spot. The crew was great as well. I highly recommend it.

Response from Host, Jul 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.

Great time

Mike_D, Jun 2026

Not ideal for a sensitive stomach, but a great time for the experience. Be sure to bring an underwater camera.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review. Typically the early morning tours are ideal for calmer ocean conditions. Hopefully we'll see you next time

Shark encounter!!!

Olga_G, Jun 2026

Went with kids they loved it!!! The tour guys were awesome!!! The water was so beautiful and if you are not brave to go inside the case you can stay on the boat and see the sharks!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your very kind review. Happy to hear your time with us was memorable.

Sharks, and dolphins!

Daren_C, Jun 2026

It can be a little rough while in the cage. Probably best to take something for motion sickness prior to departure.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for your review. Typically the early morning tours are ideal for calmer ocean conditions. Hopefully we'll see you next time

GO! 5 star review

Josh_H, Jun 2026

Perfect diving experience from booking to leaving the dock! Matty was our boat captain with two other individuals (can’t recall names) that were amazing. They explained things throughly and made sure our crew was safe.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Great time!

RYAN_B, Jun 2026

Was a very cool experience, would recommend. ..........................................................

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo Ryan!

Such a great experience in a great body of water!

James_E, Jun 2026

First of all, keep in mind you are dealing with Mother Nature and they can't control how sharks react. It was a quick process of boarding and getting settled and then we head out to an area where the cage is already settled. Our ride was smooth but I would definitely check ahead to see how the waters are and use dramamine if necessary. They didn't see any sharks in that area so we went to another one and stopped there. Getting in and out of the cage is easy and you are basically snorkeling so no need to feel anxiety and the sharks are not aggressive but more curious and just swimming around. We had about 20 minutes in the cage and the sharks got fairly close to us. If you want video, I would suggest bringing a gopro or spend $75 to get a copy of the company video. It was a great experience and I'm very glad I did this.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I’m so glad to hear you enjoyed your experience with us and we truly appreciate your support. Share that video with your friends and family.

You HAVE to do this!!!

Jamie_W, Jun 2026

What an adrenaline rush! My teenage kids loooved getting to be so close to the sharks! The sharks circled around the cage the entire time! I will say, don’t forget to take dramamine before you go! We all took it, and still got seasick on the way back. I’m sure it would’ve been a lot worse had we not taken any. Still, this was totally worth an hour of feeling a little queasy! So much fun!!!!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you! It’s so wonderful when folks like you take the time to share their review. It reinforces the experience we are trying to provide and makes our day!

Wonderful

Jenny_D, Jun 2026

The crew was so nice and helpful. There were alot of sharks. It was so amazing. My family enjoyed this very much

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo Jenny for your kind words

Must Do

Wendy_K, Jun 2026

The crew was great and had a great sense of humor.We saw about 7 sharks. The ride out on the boat was breathtaking.

Response from Host, Jun 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!

More than sharks!

Christen_T, Jun 2026

We arrived early for check in and the lady at the kiosk was wonderful! On the boat we were met with friendly staff that made sure our experience was more than sharks! They slowed the boat down for a pod of dolphins and made sure everyone was comfortable. A few people in the cage were stung by jellyfish and the staff were quick to act and checked on them immediately. They did everything they could to ensure we got to see sharks and went above and beyond! Highly recommend! It’s the best thing we did during our stay in Hawaii!

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Thank you for the five-star rating and for taking the time to share your review. Our staff truly loves sharing their passion for the ocean with our guests, and they appreciate your kind words regarding their attentiveness. We are so glad that seeing the dolphins added a special bonus to your experience. We hope to have you aboard again on your next Hawaiian adventure.

Literally a 3D Jaws movie!!

Savannah_M, Jun 2026

I LOVED THIS EXPERIENCE!!! The sharks were wayyy bigger than I expected the team was a 20/10 they did a super job at making sure everything was safe and chill. Would 100% recommend booking the 9am time very active wild life even saw some jellyfish.

Response from Host, Jun 2026

Mahalo for the review and recommendation. Catch you next time

Go for it!

Jessica_Z, Jun 2026

I can’t lie, I was a little nervous! But the crew made it so relaxing and reassuring. They taught us about the sharks we were seeing so not only was it an exciting once in a lifetime experience, we learned a lot as well!