7 Shark Diving Tours on the North Shore to Build a Day Around

1.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,485 reviews · 1h 30m · from $99Our pick

From Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you’ll take a 90-minute boat trip into the open ocean with an English-speaking crew, then spend up to 20 minutes in a secure cage beside Galapagos sharks. Bring swimwear, a towel, and a waterproof camera. Whales and dolphins may appear along the way.

“excursion was so much fun. Our teacher was very knowledgeable on the type of sharks I would be seeing. He made it fun and exciting. had plenty of time in the cage to see the sharks swim around us.”

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2.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,391 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100Top rated

Meet Galapagos and Sandbar sharks off Oahu’s North Shore from a floating cage. Hawaii Shark Encounters takes small groups of up to 12 about three miles offshore, with gear, safety guidance, and commentary from crew such as Caleb, Dave, and Efraim. No scuba experience is needed.

“It was great and so much fun. The boat and crew were great and very confident. The trip to the site was 3 miles offshore and beautiful. The actual cage was easy to use and provided a superb view of many sharks. We had plenty of time in the cage to enjoy the wildlife.”

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3.Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 553 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $165

From Haleiwa, you spend about two hours learning shark biology, behavior, and Hawaiian cultural meaning before entering the ocean with a safety diver. One Ocean Diving provides snorkeling gear, shark encounters, and the chance to spot whales, turtles, fish, and different shark species.

“Definitely highly recommend. Just make sure you read the instructions for taken Dramamine😆. Epic experience indeed!”

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4.Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 468 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $153

Meet One Ocean Diving at Haleiwa Harbor for a two-hour North Shore trip about 3 miles offshore. Marine guides explain shark behavior and safety before you enter the water with snorkeling gear and safety divers. You may see several shark species, turtles, dolphins, and, in season, whales.

“Amazing experience ! It’s really impressive to swim with all those sharks ! Very cool staff too who reassure you and make you feel safe all the dive !”

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5.Shark-Dive Tour on Oahu’s North Shore

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 240 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $135

From Haleiwa, you’ll ride three miles offshore to 250-foot waters for a cage-free shark encounter. Guides such as Captain Lily and Tyler explain safety, keep the group together, and help you spot Galapagos sharks, tiger sharks, dolphins, whales, and other sea life.

“It was AMAZING! We saw 6 sharks. They are beautiful creatures! The boat ride was fun. Our 2 guides were friendly and did a great job! There is an opportunity to have pictures taken of you in the water and purchase them at the end of the trip. Highly recommend!”

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6.Shark Cage Diving On “The World Famous North Shore of Oahu”, Hawaii

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 222 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $100

Haleiwa Shark Tours takes you from Haleiwa into open water aboard a stable double-hull catamaran. You’ll receive snorkeling gear, a safety briefing, and time in the cage with Galapagos sharks. Captains Derrick and Kama, along with crew such as Taylor and Forrest, help keep the trip calm and personal.

“The provider called a couple of days before the scheduled 11am May 1st, 2024 excursion and said they will be cancelling the 11 am trip because of the weather and rough seas. They tried to get me to do the 8am excursion but I told them we just got to Hawaii and have a rental car scheduled for pick up at 8am the morning of the 1st and could not make the 8am new time. They said OK and would get back with me. They called me at 4:45pm the night before (April 30th) and said they are cancelling the 11am trip because of rough seas. I told them I…”

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7.North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 177 reviews · 2 hours · from $166

Join Island View Hawaii in Haleiwa for a two-hour, cage-free shark snorkeling trip. Swim with a safety diver in a group of up to eight, watching for sandbar, Galapagos, hammerhead, or tiger sharks, plus turtles and dolphins. Snorkel gear, photos, and videos are included.

“Amazing team, crazy experience recommend everyone to experience this thing, for those who are afraid of sharks don't worry!”

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