Oahu Shark Cage Dive: See Sharks Up Close

Embark on an insightful journey into the world of sharks with shark cage diving in Oahu. Observe Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a floating cage. No scuba experience necessary!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor - Dive into the thrill of encountering sharks in the pristine waters of Oahu’s renowned North Shore. This 2-hour shark cage diving adventure provides an educational and memorable interaction with Hawaii’s magnificent Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural habitat.
    Following a brief boat journey offshore, participants…
What's Included
  • Shark Cage Diving
  • Use of Snorkeling equipment
  • Expert crew
  • Local taxes
What's Not Included
  • Towels, swimwear, suntan lotion
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Food and Beverages
  • Gratuities
  • Private Tour
Additional Information

Embark on an unforgettable Oahu shark cage diving tour and explore the open-ocean realm of sharks. This tour is not just an adventure; it’s an educational journey that offers an up-close view of Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural environment, located three miles off Oahu’s North Shore.
Safely enclosed in a floating cage, observe these majestic…

Location
Hale‘iwa Boat Harbor
Address: Hawaii Shark Encounters 66-105 Haleiwa Rd. Haleiwa, HI 96712
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Julia_s
Feb 9, 2026
Shark cage dive - Caleb was the best tour guide we’ve ever had! He answered all of our “dumb” questions with patience and even hooked us up with extra footage of the sharks. We saw plenty of Galapagos sharks, all the gear was included, and they even rinsed us off with fresh water when we were done. On the way back, they took us to see whales too! They were amazing, and I would highly recommend them. Overall, we had an unforgettable experience and a fantastic time with Hawaiʻi Shark Encounters.
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Alessandra_m
Feb 8, 2026
Amazing - Don’t Skip This - The operators were fantastic, such cool guys and very easy going. We saw half a dozen whales on the way out, and the captain would point out cool things along the way (like flying fish and the Iwa bird). The cage was super easy to get into and out of, and our family of five fit very comfortably in there. They have GoPros on the boat to rent if you don’t have one. The water was on the cooler side in February, so you may want to bring a body suit to wear inside, and a towel when you’re out. Thank you guys for our favorite part of the vacation!
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O7505hdbarryn
Feb 6, 2026
A must do when in Honolulu - Wow. What an experience to see these predators at such close quarters. A little nervous to start with but put at easy by the boat music - Staying Alive and Baby Shark causing us to laugh. Safety was excellent and guaranteed to be inches from the sharks as they swam around us. Unfirgettable
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Raiders7532
Feb 5, 2026
Big Sharks . - Did Hawaii Shark Encounters in 2015 and it was amazing . Returned Jan 1. 2026. The best way to start off the New Year. It was a bit rough getting to the cage . But I had another epic time in the cage. Three galapagas sharks at least nine footers showed up. I was alone in the cage and enjoyed my time to the fullest. Thanks again to the crew helping us on and off the boat. Mahalo
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Chelsea_k
Feb 4, 2026
Amazing! Book this now! - Hands down, amazing experience. I wish we could have done it all day. We even saw 2 humpback whales! The guides were so friendly and chill. The boat ride is a short 15 min ride to the sharks. The cage is super safe.
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Awebb0705
Jan 26, 2026
A Must Do for Everyone! - We did this for my son's 13th birthday and we all had the best experience! Our guides were friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. They were very careful and made sure everyone felt safe and taken care of. We would definitely do it again if we ever come back to the island.
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Emma
Jan 25, 2026
10/10 Experience!! I highly recommend!! - My family and I had an amazing time on this excursion!! The second we pulled up to the cage, sharks immediately came swimming to the surface! It was one of the most surreal experiences I’ve ever had. The guides were very knowledgeable and knew exactly what they were doing. I felt super safe the entire time and way more relaxed than I expected! We saw over 15+ sharks and I truly felt like we had just the right amount of time in the cage!! I 10/10 recommend this excursion, with this company if your ever in the Oahu area!!
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Samantha_w
Jan 22, 2026
Amazing - Absolutely amazing. The guys were great hosts and a fun time educational and professional all at once
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Lucas_m
Jan 20, 2026
Awesome Sharks! - It was very easy to find cool people who run it you’ll have fun. Remember the sharks aren’t here to hurt you!
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Chip
Jan 28, 2026
*BUYER BEWARE!* - Absolutely brutal experience trying to go out with this company. We had a booking at a 11 that worked for us driving up from Honolulu, and they asked us to change to 9. So we did. Then when we drove all the way to the North Shore two hours earlier than we wanted, they canceled, and rebooked us for 7 am. The night before they called and said they didn’t have enough people to go out, so I offered to split the difference of three people and they refused, and canceled our booking again, and did not send our refund. We have to go thought Viator and still have not received it. So again in summary, the number one thing we wanted to do was this experience, we booked it for THREE DAYS in a row at three different times that THEY RECOMMENDED and the canceled every single time at the last minute and did not send a refund. Unprofessional and as money grubby as you can get. Book knowing you will be extremely disappointed.
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From $100
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).