Experience a Thrilling Hawaii Shark Cage Dive on Oahu’s North Shore
Feel the adrenaline of a lifetime on a Hawaii shark cage dive off Oahu’s legendary North Shore. This unforgettable ocean adventure takes you a few miles offshore, where the water turns a deep, electric blue and wild sharks glide effortlessly beneath the boat. From the safety of a sturdy floating cage, you’ll watch these powerful predators up close as they circle, turn, and pass by just a few feet away, giving you a front-row seat to one of Hawaii’s most thrilling marine encounters.
Your Oahu shark cage tour starts with a scenic boat ride out from the harbor, where you’ll often spot dolphins, sea birds, and even turtles on the way to the shark site. Once the cage is secured in the water, you’ll slip in with mask and snorkel, staying at the surface as the crew guides you through the experience and keeps a close eye on both guests and conditions. No scuba certification is needed, and basic snorkel gear is provided, making this a bucket-list activity for adventure-seekers, couples, and friends looking for something beyond the usual beach day.
Whether you’re a first-time visitor or a returning traveler, a shark cage dive in Hawaii is one of the most unique things to do on Oahu. Book your shark cage tour with Oahu Best Tours to secure a spot on this popular morning excursion and experience the wild side of the Pacific in a safe, professionally guided setting.
Pricing:
$125 Adults Ages 13+
$90 Children 5 - 12 years old
$100 Boat Riders Don't want to swim? Still come for a ride!
$1,350Private Charter up to 12 people$1,350Private Charter up to 12 people
Boat Location:
Center of Harbor (right next to office)
Haleiwa Boat Harbor 66-105
Haleiwa Rd Haleiwa HI 96712
Transportation Not Available - Self-Drive Only (approx. 45-1hrs from Waikiki)
Snorkel gears included
Sharks - As You Have Never Seen Them Before
Duration: 2 Hours
About
More than just an adventure, this educational tour takes you into a world that few can ever experience. The open ocean world of sharks!
Located on the North Shore of Oahu, this tour takes you into the open ocean, over three miles offshore, where you can observe Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a cage. A floating cage keeps humans and sharks safely separated from each other. No scuba experience is necessary as the guests can enter the cage from above and will stay on the surface using a mask and snorkel. Large Poly Glass windows let you peer into the open ocean and watch the sharks as they glide gracefully and effortless through the deep blue. Curiosity will bring them within inches of the window where your gaze will meet theirs. To be in the presence of such awe-inspiring animals will open your eyes and change the way you see sharks forever.
A very important part of our shark adventure is education. You will be presented with fascinating facts about shark biology and behavior, about ocean life, conservation issues and about the significance of sharks in Hawaiian culture and mythology. Hawaiians are intimately connected to the ocean and see sharks as a revered part of their history and belief system. They are respected for their role in the natural balance of the island's ecosystems.
An estimated 60 percent of the world sharks have been killed and the numbers continue to rapidly decline. Through a personal encounter we hope to show the beauty and importance of sharks, and that sharks have much more to fear from us than we do from them. A healthy ocean needs sharks, and they need our understanding and protection.
With Hawaii Shark Encounters you will see sharks like you have never seen them before. Anyone that has visited the deep blue walks away a changed person, having found a new appreciation for the ocean's incredible inhabitants.
It will be the blue water experience you will never forget.
Keep in mind that we are dealing with a wilderness experience and Mother Nature is in charge, so occasionally we must reschedule tours because of the weather. If you're flexible, we promise to get you in another day.
After the shark tour, check out the town and beautiful public beaches nearby. The harbor is easy walking distance from lots of great shops and site seeing in Haleiwa town.
Cancellations
Customers will receive a full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Customers will also receive a full refund in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone or email to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price. We sometimes have to shuffle around to meet capacity requirements, you will be notified as such via email and text. Please respond to communication from us.