Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Book the Oahu Shark Dive for a thrilling shark encounter off the North Shore. You’ll travel by boat from Haleiwa Harbor, then view sharks from a secure cage, with clear water offering excellent visibility. No swimming skills are required. Crew members are experienced and focus on guest safety, and you can choose to watch the action from the boat if you prefer to stay dry.
Additional Info
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
You’ll snorkel in a secure aluminum cage about three miles off the North Shore, where you can see Galapagos and Sandbar sharks clearly in their natural habitat. The cage floats at the surface, so you don’t need to swim—just hold on to the bars and watch the sharks up close. All snorkel gear is provided, and trained crew members are there to ensure your safety and answer any questions.
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Shark Dive Experience
Expert crew
Local taxes
Waikiki Hotel pickup-must call or email to book
Food and drinks
Underwater video-request onboard
Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
Gratuities
Private Experience
Options
Observer Boat Only No Transfer
Transfer not included: Does not include going into the cage, please select Cage viewing option to go into the water
In Cage Viewing, No Transfer
Recommended age is 5+: At discretion of the Captain, and conditions permitting. Transfer Not Included: Self-Drive. Check-in at Haleiwa Boat Harbor 30 minutes before tour time. Includes approx 20 minutes in the cage.
Reviews
3,005 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
You’ll see sharks
Cheryl B,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Super exciting experience. I got seasick, so it’s hard to give it a five star, but exactly as described, you see lots of sharks. 20 minutes is plenty of time in the water.
Must do bucket list item.
Chris Y,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Awesome experience, if you are subject to motion sickness you should take medication or patch to help prior to heading out. The North shore is subject to some serious rolling waves but the team handles it well.
Loved it!
Jeff L,May 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Great time seeing sharks. Bonus: dolphins, whales and jellyfish! The boat was in good shape. No amenities.
Bucket list experience!
micaiahd2026,May 1, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best time on our shark dive! This was for sure a bucket list experience and we got to see several sharks. Our hosts were great and very informative! They made the experience fun and relaxed. We will for sure be back and tell everyone they need to experience this!
Great excursion
REGINA W,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00You will get wet so bring your own towel and if you want to take pics put ur camera in a water tight bag. That worked for us so we didn’t need to do the video that they offered.
Sharktastic
Corinne C,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Absolutely worthwhile experience for our whole family. It was truly wonderful and loved the whole trip. It can definitely get choppy out in the water so if you get sea sick, take medication before hand and DON’T eat food (or in my case coffee 🤣) beforehand. Heaps of sharks to see and plenty of time for great photos or camera footage. Our GoPro worked a treat and we got spectacular footage.
Wow - 10-15 sharks in view the whole time!
Anna B,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00WOW 🤩 stunning views and SO MANY SHARKS! Don’t forget Dramamine before if you get motion sickness. If you do forget like I did, it was still SO WORTH IT! We had about 10-15 sharks in view at any given moment. The water was crystal clear and I felt so safe. Ken and Martin were a huge part of that and shared so much information with us about the sharks! I want to do this again IMMEDIATELY!
Incredible experience
xocharl j,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such amazing fun! One of the coolest things I’ve ever done it was incrdibke to see the sharks! Thankyou to the boat boys who were lovely too
Coolest Activity Ever
Vanessa V,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Even if you're scared do it anyway.... So exciting ✨️ Nothing else compares to Seeing Sharks in the Ocean
Incredible experience
Carmina M,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amazing experience overall, and the staff were super friendly, helpful, and made everyone feel safe the entire time. The boat ride isn’t very long, which is a huge plus, but I’d still recommend taking some anti-nausea medication beforehand just to be safe- sea conditions are always different, best to take precautions and get your sea legs ready We saw several sharks even before diving into the cage. Totally worth it!
From US$99.48
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