Category Shark Diving & Cage Dives

Oahu · SHARK DIVING & CAGE DIVES

The 13 Best Shark Dives on Oahu

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Three miles off Haleiwa the water turns deep blue and the Galapagos sharks come up to meet the boat. Ranked below are the best shark dives and cage swims: in-cage or cage-free, what each costs, how long you spend in the water, and which crews run the calmest, most responsible trips.

Oahu Shark Dive

Oahu Shark Dive - How the 1.5-hour flow works from Haleiwa boat harbor

1.Oahu Shark Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,903 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $99Our pick

Experience Oahu’s North Shore shark cage encounter with up-close sharks and a bonus chance to see turtles, dolphins, and winter humpbacks.

“Absolutely amazing!! I was beyond nervous for my daughter but I felt way better after seeing how it all works! Tons of sharks and we saw whales! My other daughter and myself stayed on the boat but they included us just as much with facts and “playing with the sharks” with the water bottle. She was just as thrilled! The two crew members were phenomenal! I would most definitely recommend this !! Worth every penny!”

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Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

Oahu: Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore - Getting to North Shore Shark Adventures at Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor

2.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

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

Ride out from Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore, enter a shark cage, and watch sharks up close in clear offshore water.

“Great experience!! There were atleast 10 sharks swimming around the entire time. The crew was also great! Would do this again. Highly recommend spending $75 to purchase the captains high definition video. So worth it!”

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Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore - Meeting at Haleiwa Boat Harbor: what the first hour feels like

3.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

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

Float in a shark cage off Oahu’s North Shore and snorkel on the surface to watch Galapagos and sandbar sharks for about 2 hours.

“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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Cage-Free Shark Swim from Oahu

Cage-Free Shark Swim from Oahu - From Haleiwa dock to the swim spot: how the experience flows

4.Cage-Free Shark Swim from Oahu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,064 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Cage-free shark swim from Haleiwa on Oahu’s North Shore. Small group, safety diver, snorkel gear included, plus free photos and video.

“Was an amazing experience! We felt safe the whole time. The crew on the boat were very personable and were with us in the water. We saw several different types of sharks swimming near us. It was definitely an adrenaline rush!!”

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Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed

Safe and Educational Shark Dive from Haleiwa: Sharks Guaranteed - The water setup: snorkeling gear, safety flow, and what “controlled” feels like

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

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

Safe, research-led shark swim from Haleiwa with expert biologists, clear pre-water coaching, and gear provided for a calm, respectful encounter.

“I was scared to death to do this, but this crew helped me feel so much better about getting in the water. Never once did I feel like I was in danger. It wasn’t like the movies portray, it was peaceful and beautiful. We plan on doing this again. I want to do better next time and I definitely won’t be so scared. Great education on the sharks too. We all need to do better to make sure sharks stay in our oceans.”

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Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa

Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa - What happens in the water: controlled swims, optional deeper time

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

Shark Cage Diving On "The World Famous North Shore of Oahu", Hawaii - The Two-Boat System: Why the Ride Feels Built for Less Suffering

Pelagic Shark Dive Tour

Pelagic Shark Dive Tour - Islandview Hawaii, Haleiwa: getting to the boat and feeling set up fast

8.Pelagic Shark Dive Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 217 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Swim with sharks off Oahu’s North Shore with Islandview Hawaii. Small boat, safety-focused guides, and free photos/videos included.

“Definitely book with this company! The crew was great! Our boys, 14 and 16 loved it! The crew takes tons of pictures and airdrops them to you right after your trip.”

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Open Water Shark Dive

Open Water Shark Dive - Time in the water: snorkeling, swimming, and staying in the right headspace

9.Open Water Shark Dive

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 185 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $161

A small-group open-ocean shark swim in Oahu with marine biologists, safety checks, and time to snorkel, swim, and photograph.

“Amazing experience ! Nothing to be worried about, sharks look super calm and friendly in the water Terry took us really nice pictures Ronnie was the best ! She put us in good condition to enjoy fully the experience Highly recommended”

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Oahu: North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour

Oahu: North Shore Cageless Shark Snorkeling Tour - Starting at Island View Hawaii and cruising toward the North Shore

Oahu Open Water Shark Diving Experience

Oahu Open Water Shark Diving Experience - North Shore route: Haleiwa, North Shore, Waimea Bay, and Puaena Point

11.Oahu Open Water Shark Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 128 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $150

Cage-free Oahu shark swims with small groups, provided gear, and an on-board underwater photographer along the North Shore route.

“The crew was very professional and helpful. A lot of knowledge given before the dive so we knew what to do in the water. An awesome experience and would do it again in the future.”

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Oahu Shark Dive Educational Tour (No cage)

Oahu Shark Dive Educational Tour (No cage) - The North Shore stops: Waialua, Waimea, and Puaʻena Point

12.Oahu Shark Dive Educational Tour (No cage)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 85 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $155

Oahu North Shore shark swim without a cage: small group, pro safety, gear provided, plus optional photos for about 2 hours.

“We had a amazing experience!!! This is definitely a must do for the bucket list lol... the captain was professional and very knowledgeable he made the whole experience incredible!!!”

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Oahu: Cageless Shark Dive Adventure

Oahu: Cageless Shark Dive Adventure - The 2-Hour Flow: Check-In, Boat Ride, and Time in the Water

13.Cageless Shark Dive Adventure

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 60 reviews · 2 hours · from $121

Cageless shark swim on Oahu’s North Shore with safety divers, mask and fins, and possible humpback songs in winter.

“Amazing experience - we saw two humpbacks, a barracuda and plenty of sharks. Felt save during the whole dive due to the amazing crew. Highly recommend it!”

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Oahu: Shark Cage Diving Experience

Oahu: Shark Cage Diving Experience - North Shore Boat Ride: The Part That Sets the Tone

14.Shark Cage Diving Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 46 reviews · 2 hours · from $97Best value

Oahu’s North Shore shark cage experience: 2 hours on the water, snorkel from a plexiglass cage, learn local shark science and culture.

“Ich kann keine Bewertung abgeben, da der Trip, leider wegen schlechten Wetterverhältnissen ausgefallen ist !!!! Ich werde ihn aber auf jeden Fall , irgendwann noch machen !!!!”

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