This shark dive is an interactive research-based program now open to the public. It has been hailed as "one of the best programs for inspiring shark and marine conservation." Founded as a research program, One Ocean Diving opened to the public in an effort to help educate people about the reality of sharks and facilitate and empower people with firsthand experience on a shark dive. Learn the latest shark research, biology, physiology, behavior, and specific body language from a marine biologist/shark specialist. Learn from the experts in the safest, most respectful way to interact with and enjoy sharing the water with these incredible animals.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Educational Shark tour from Haleiwa - Sharks Guaranteed lasts about 2 hours.
Prices start at $166 per person for this Oahu experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 8 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 3:00 PM.
Children aged 5–17 pay from $166, adults from $166.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Please check-in at the BLUE ONE OCEAN DIVING KIOSK prior to boarding the boat. See this link for instructions and exactly where to go: https://oneoceandiving.com. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN, ES.
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 12 travellers can book together.
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 588 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by One Ocean Diving.
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The crew was very friendly, they explained everything and made us feel very safe and secure. In the water, Kaitlyn was great and really showed us how and where to swim. Definitely recommend getting the package with video! Kaitlyn and Haley were amazing! I would definitely do this again.
amazing crew! loved it, saw so many sharks and a hammerhead. sea sickness is the worst tho 😭
Mahalo nui loa! 🦈💙 We’re so happy you had an amazing time with our crew and got to see so many sharks — and a hammerhead too!! What an incredible surprise! Thank you for joining us in the blue, and we hope to have you back for another shark-filled adventure someday! 🌊🤙
Amazing experience. The crew was awesome, super dialed‑in on safety, and you can tell they care about the sharks. Being in the water with Galapagos and sandbar sharks was already insane, but when Killowaya the tiger shark showed up, the whole dive went next‑level. Seeing a tiger shark up close with no cage is something I’ll never forget. If you’re in Oahu, do this, it’s worth every second.
Mahalo nui loa! 🦈💙 We’re so glad you had an amazing experience and felt safe with our crew. Having Killowaya join the Galapagos and sandbar sharks definitely makes for an unforgettable dive! We hope to see you back in the blue again soon! 🌊🤙
This was an absolutely incredible experience. Would 1000% recommend. The guides are awesome (we had Drew and Tyler), and how often do you get to say you swam with Tiger sharks WITHOUT A CAGE?!? If you’re on Oahu this is an absolute “must do”.
Mahalo nui loa! 🦈💙 We’re so happy you had an incredible experience with Drew and Tyler! Swimming alongside tiger sharks in the open ocean is truly unforgettable. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to see you back in the blue! 🌊🤙
Pretty cool experience. Kinda scary at first but you get used to it. No shark bites. We were in the water for about 40 mins and that was enough, maybe just a bit short. There were about 12 other people including captain and crew, so pretty small size. Lots of sharks
Mahalo nui loa for coming out with us! 🦈💙 We totally understand those first few minutes feeling a little intimidating — there’s nothing quite like seeing sharks swimming beneath you for the first time! We’re glad you were able to settle in, enjoy plenty of sharks, and experience how calm they can be in their natural environment. Thank you for spending part of your Hawaiʻi trip with us, and we hope you’ll come back for an even longer swim someday! 🌊🤙
This was an absolutely incredible and surreal experience. I would recommend being a comfortable swimmer but the guides were knowledgeable and very encouraging. I felt very safe and lucky to be able to experience wildlife in their own habitat in a respectful way.
We loved our outing with One Ocean Diving. The explanations about the sharks were perfect, whether it was the safety instructions or the briefing on the different species and the current environment. We felt safe during the entire activity even though it was impressive to go into the water with all the sharks around us. We were divided into two groups of 4 people on each side of the boat, which made it nice not to be too crowded. You have to hold onto a rope, then each of us in turn can go into the middle of the water with the guide to snorkel with the sharks. We stayed in the water for about 30 minutes. We were lucky enough to see them very close up; they were curious and came up almost to our level several times. A memorable souvenir!
Mahalo nui loa for sharing your experience! 🦈💙 We’re so happy you enjoyed learning about the sharks, their environment, and how to safely and respectfully share the water with them. It’s wonderful to hear that you felt safe and comfortable with the small group size while getting to see these incredible animals so close! Thank you for diving with One Ocean Diving and making these memories with us. We hope to see you back in the blue someday! 🌊🦈🤙
It was a really nice experience!!! The two divers were was so kind and sweet and helpful! The driver could have been a little nicer and less attitude! Everyone should take Dramamine before though.
Mahalo for sharing your experience! 💙 We’re so glad to hear our dive team was kind, helpful, and made your time with us enjoyable. We also really appreciate your feedback about the captain and will be sure to take it to heart. Mahalo nui loa for joining us! 🦈🌊
This experience was AMAZING!! We swam so close to the sharks! Our guide was incredible. I am not the strongest swimmer so I was a little afraid of the dive, but she was right there the whole time to make sure I was safe. Make sure to take Dramamine before you go because the boat ride to and from can be rough.
Mahalo nui loa! 🦈💙 We’re so happy our guide helped you feel safe and comfortable in the water. Swimming alongside sharks is such an unforgettable experience, and we’re grateful you joined us!
My family and I had a blast today! Such a great experience with the water being so clear and to see so many sharks! We were stunned by seeing the tiger shark! The staff were so nice, so helpful and educated. Our group was the perfect size. We learned so much and I highly recommend this experience. It’s worth the money.
Mahalo nui loa for the amazing review! 🦈💙 We’re so happy your family had such a great experience and that you were treated to clear water, lots of sharks, and an unforgettable tiger shark encounter! It means so much to hear that you enjoyed learning from our crew and felt well taken care of throughout the dive. Thank you for recommending us, and we hope to have your family back in the water with us again someday! 🌊🦈🤙
| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Shark tour from Haleiwa - Sharks Guaranteed | 2 hours | 4.9 (588) | $166 | |
 Dive with Sharks in Hawaii: Shark Tour from Haleiwa | 2 hours | 4.8 (516) | $154 | View |
 Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving | 2 hours | 4.8 (1,560) | $100 | View |
 Oahu Shark Dive on the North Shore | 1h 30min | 4.8 (3,258) | $99 | View |
 Oahu Open Water Shark Diving Experience | 1h 45min | 4.8 (144) | $150 | View |
 Private Shark Dive, Oahu, Hawaii (6 Guest) | 2 hours | 4.9 (38) | $754 | View |
 Oahu: Cage-Free Shark Swim on the North Shore | 1h 45min | 4.9 (1,198) | $150 | View |