The 9 Best Shark Cage Dives in Hawaii

1.Oahu Shark Dive

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

From Haleiwa, you’ll cruise into the open Pacific, hear a safety briefing, and enter a sturdy cage with room for up to eight people. Expect Galapagos and sandbar sharks, with possible turtles, dolphins, and winter humpback whales. Crew members Maddie and Emma have helped nervous first-timers feel at ease, while non-swimmers can watch from the boat.

“Awesome experience, great people who love their jobs, very easy to navigate where to meet and would recommend this to everyone who want to experience a safe and exciting adventure”

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2.Shark Cage Dive on the North Shore

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

From Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor, you’ll take a 90-minute boat trip into open water with an English-speaking crew, then spend about 15 to 20 minutes beside Galapagos sharks in a secure cage. Guides such as Titus, Fisher, Cruz, Jules, Tim, and Sean have helped make the trip calm, clear, and well organized.

“Due to hazardous seek conditions everything was canceled for the next four days. I’m sure I would’ve enjoyed it. It was the top of my bucket list while I was here in Honolulu, but it doesn’t look like it’s going to happen because of high winds and very rough seas”

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3.Shark Cage Diving on Oahu’s North Shore

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

From Haleʻiwa Boat Harbor, you’ll take a short boat ride offshore, then enter a floating cage to watch Galapagos and Sandbar sharks through mask-and-snorkel windows. The crew, including guides such as Caleb, David, Efraim, and Jax, explains shark behavior. No scuba certification is needed, and observer tickets are available.

“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Absolutely Incredible Experience! Shark cage diving was 100% worth it — truly one of the most amazing things I’ve ever done! The water was a stunning shade of blue, surprisingly warm, and we saw so many sharks up close. I was a little nervous at first, but the guides were incredibly kind, professional, and made us feel completely safe the entire time. The whole experience felt very well organized and secure, and once I was in the water, the excitement totally took over. It’s something everyone should do at least once — an absolute must-do adventure! 📝 Tip: If you get motion sick, take Dramamine the night before. One…”

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4.Cage-Free Shark Swim from Oahu

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

From Haleiwa Harbor, you’ll ride about 15 to 20 minutes offshore, receive a safety briefing, then spend roughly 30 minutes swimming near wild sharks in open water. Island View Hawaii limits trips to eight people, supplies snorkel gear, places a safety diver with each group, and provides photos and videos at no extra cost.

“My husband did this experience and still raves about it 5 years later. Now that our kids are a little older, we will be coming back soon to do it as a whole family! The staff was friendly, helpful, and fun!”

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

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

Meet One Ocean Diving at Haleiwa Harbor for a two-hour open-water shark swim led by marine biologists and safety divers. Learn to read shark body language, identify species, and understand Hawaiian shark culture before entering the water. Snorkeling gear is provided, and guides such as Gina may assist you during free swims and photo sessions.

“My daughter and I loved this experience so much, we went back for a second dive! I had a huge fear of sharks before going, but Faith, Mariah and Kevin made it educational and calming! I highly recommend doing this on your trip to Oahu! Swimming with the sharks has become my all time favorite thing! Don’t miss out!”

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

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

Meet at Haleiwa Harbor for a two-hour boat trip about 3 miles offshore. Marine science guides explain shark behavior, safety, and conservation before you enter the water with trained safety divers. Snorkeling gear is included, and you may see tiger sharks, dolphins, turtles, or whales.

“Guides are very knowledgeable and experienced. Felt very safe in the waters with the sharks. Highly recommend!”

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

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

Leave Haleiwa Harbor with a small group and ride three miles offshore to 250-foot waters where Galapagos and tiger sharks gather. Ocean Outfitters Hawaii provides snorkeling gear and professional supervision for a cage-free swim lasting about two hours. Captain Lily and captain Tyler are among the crew members named by past participants.

“This was so much fun! We are a beginner and intermediate snorkel experienced couple. Captain Lily was fantastic and her crew as well. They were very professional and we felt safe the whole time. Once in a lifetime (until you book again ;) ) experience. Definitely worth it!”

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8.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 by stable double-hull catamaran to a shark cage off Oahu’s North Shore. You’ll get a safety briefing, snorkeling gear, bottled water, and time in the water with Galapagos sharks. Captain Derek, Kama, Taylor, Forrest, Tyler, Nellie, and Trevor are among the crew members associated with the operation.

“Not scary, the sharks are really chill but super cool to see. Very friendly crew. They even cut my price down because I broke my ankle before the trip and had to just be a bystander.”

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9.Small-Group Shark and Turtle Dive for Certified Divers

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 219 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $135

Meet Dive Maui at 7:30 am for a guided shore-based SCUBA outing at Mala Wharf. Groups are limited to four, and guides such as Joe, Abbi, and Matt lead you to turtles, white-tip reef sharks, schools of fish, octopus, eels, nudibranchs, and frogfish. Equipment is provided, but you must carry it to and from the water.

“Amazing experience!! We went with Abbi and she was so helpful and wanted to show us every cool thing on the dive. We saw 5 white tip reefs, a gazillion turtles (and their cleaning station), a porcupine puffer fish, moray eels and so many other fish! Highly recommend this dive!!!”

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