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.
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.
Options
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.
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
What‘s Included
Use of Snorkeling equipment
Shark Dive Experience
Expert crew
Local taxes
Food and drinks
Underwater video
Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
Gratuities
Private Experience
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3,067 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Family Shark Swim
Adam R,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great experience. 10/10 would recommend.
More than sharks!
Christen T,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We 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!
Literally a 3D Jaws movie!!
Savannah M,Jun 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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.
Go for it!
Jessica Z,Jun 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I 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!
Great Experience
Fred M,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We were able to see sharks the entire time we were in the cage and prior. Crew was great as well. If you are looking for a unique experience this won’t disappoint.
The crew did an amazing...
Anthony R,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The crew did an amazing job! Polite and very informative they interactive with us and answered our questions I will definitely return.
Great experience with the sharks!
Russell S,Jun 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wow! This was a really cool experience. My wife and daughter were both a little nervous going into it, but they ended up having a great time. The crew was great and the equipment was in very good shape. The seas were bit rough and they told us a few times that it was a relatively calm day. That makes it harder to hang onto the cage and keep your feet on the step bar. You don’t have to be in great physical shape, but you are in there for a good 20 minutes and it is a little bit physically demanding. Very fun time though and easy to find.
Sharks, dolphins, and a top-notch crew — don't miss it!
ThomasDMeyer,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00North Shore Shark Adventures was an awesome experience and perfect for families. The crew was friendly and fun, and you could tell that safety was always the top priority. We felt comfortable and well taken care of the whole time. On top of the sharks — and we saw a lot of them — we got the bonus of spotting dolphins too. A great mix of thrill and peace of mind. Highly recommend for anyone visiting the North Shore. Don't miss it!
Informative and fun!! I...
rebecca m,Jun 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Informative and fun!! I recommend this adventure; the crew were professional and kind, we appreciated the opportunity to enjoy this activity!!
Beautiful sharks
Lisa E,Jun 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was an amazing experience we will never forget! The sharks were so beautiful and peaceful in the waters, I was absolutely memorised watching them. The crew were so friendly and knowledgeable - and what made it all the more better is how this experience was kind to the sharks, and didn’t exploit nor harm the sharks at all, which is so incredibly important to my husband and I. The best, most amazing day - one more thing off the bucket list!
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