Oahu: North Shore Shark Cage Diving
Description
Discover the open-ocean world of sharks on this unforgettable Oahu shark cage diving tour. More than just an adventure, this educational experience gives you a close-up look at Galapagos and Sandbar sharks in their natural habitat, three miles off the North Shore of Oahu. From the safety of a floating cage, you’ll watch these powerful and graceful predators glide through the deep blue below you. No scuba experience is required, simply enter the cage from above and use a mask and snorkel to observe through large polyglass viewing windows. Witnessing sharks in their natural environment will transform the way you see these awe-inspiring creatures and deepen your appreciation for Hawaii’s marine life.
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Important Information
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minimum age 5yr old
- Observer ticket does not include getting in the cage, or use of snorkel equipment. It is mainly used for people that want to join their family or friends but not get in the water.
- No scuba experience is required
Reviews(1,507)
Best thing ever seen loads of sharks, cre were very knowledgeable and happy to assist with anything.
Guides were exceptional. Very easy to work with and answered all questions asked. Thank you for a wonderful experience.
I wish there was an option for more than 5 stars. This was nothing short of amazing, one that the family will never forget. The crew were fantastic and we had ample time in the cage to really soak it all in. There were plenty of sharks to see including a couple of tiger sharks! There is a nice local shopping area close by for some retail therapy before and / or after too!
We had a wonderful experience I was afraid, but they put my mind at ease and I ended up having a great time. 10 out of 10 recommend!!
Terrible service. They cancelled the shark dive tour literally 5 minutes before the actual tour was meant to start. And they had already cancelled it a few days before with enough time to be able to re-book. Why didn’t they do the same the 2nd time?
Max, We are terribly sorry the tropical storm/ Hurricane Lala forced us to cancel your reservation. We canceled your first reservation as the storm was hitting us that day. We moved you to monday 8/17/26 because the storm was past us and the winds would have allowed us to get some customers out. Unfortunately the amount of rain that fell on the islands was caused the rivers to run off with massive logs and dirty unsanitary water. We went out first thing monday and were able to make our first tour happen but the debris and dirty water came in fast due to a strong current. Making it impossible to see the sharks, unsanitary to be in the water and dangerous to traverse the ocean due to submerged debris that could damage the boat. Unfortunately this happened close to your scheduled tour time. We make every attempt to give customers as much notice of cancellations as possible. The conditions can change quickly. Again we apologise for the inconvenience this caused and we would love to be able to provide you with the 5 star experience our customers receive and deserve in the future. Mahalo. -Hawaii Shark Encounters-
Amazing trip! Seeing the sharks up close was once in a life time experience. Well worth the money. The staff were knowledgeable & friendly. I rented the go pro which was definitely worth it as I didn't come prepared. We were meant to be 11am, however recieved an email in advance to warn us of weather conditions, so moved to an earlier time, good communication. Would 100% recommend.
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
Great crew, the hosts were very knowledgeable and attentive to all parties aboard. The sharks were amazing and huge!!
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
What an incredible experience! The entire cage shark diving tour was exciting, well organized, and unforgettable. The highlight was seeing an incredible 12-foot tiger shark up close—absolutely amazing! The crew was great and made the whole experience even better. Definitely a must-do experience in Hawaii. Highly recommended!
Mahalo so much for the amazing review! 🤙🌊 We’re thrilled to hear you had such an incredible and unforgettable experience with us. Seeing a 12-foot tiger shark up close is definitely a memory that lasts a lifetime! 🦈 We’ll be sure to share your kind words with the crew. Thank you for choosing us for your Hawaii adventure, and we hope to see you back in the water again someday! 🤙
Overall greatest experience I've had on Island. We had great weather and got to see some tiger sharks that day!!
Aloha! Thank you for coming out with us and leaving a review. We are glad you had a good time and we hope to see you again for another epic adventure. Mahalo -Hawaii Shark Encounters.
This was one of my daughter's excursion wish items. So glad we did it. Although my other daughter's fear made her hesitate, she was willing to give it a go because of the cage & plex glass. Both were thrilled with the outing. We moved our original disembark time at Shark Adventure's recommendation dure to higher wind forecasts & I think we lucked out with amazing conditions and time in the water with tiger & galopagos sharks!
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We’re thrilled that both of your daughters decided to give the adventure a try and that they both had such an amazing time! 🦈❤️ We’re especially glad our crew could help make your more hesitant daughter feel comfortable and confident with the cage and viewing panels. And it sounds like you made the perfect call moving your disembark time—the conditions couldn’t have worked out better! Getting to spend time in the water with both tiger and Galápagos sharks is an experience you’ll never forget. Thank you for trusting Shark Adventure with such a special family experience. We hope to see you all again on your next visit to Oahu! 🤙🏽🌊
