Oahu Shark Cage Diving at Haleiwa Highlights
- Get up to $15 cash back per person when you book with us
- All taxes included
- 2 hr shark cage diving experience, with 20-30 minutes in the water
- Get up and close with sharks from a cage
- Learn interesting facts about sharks and their behaviour
- Use of snorkel gear
- Warm, fresh water shower after the shark dive
What to Expect
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I go outside of the cage?
Can I go outside of the cage?
No way! You would probably be fine, but these are big sharks with lots of teeth, so we don’t want to risk a guest getting bit.
Are there any age restrictions?
Are there any age restrictions?
Yes! We don’t think this tour is appropriate for children younger than 5 years old.
How strong/fit do I need to be?
How strong/fit do I need to be?
The hardest part of the tour is the entry into the cage. It will be pulled close and tightly attached to the side of the boat to make stepping over the side easy. You must be strong enough to climb on the ladder and into the cage and to pull your own body weight up the ladder.
What equipment should I bring?
What equipment should I bring?
All you need in the cage is a mask and snorkel, and we provide that. If you prefer to use your own snorkelling equipment, feel free. Otherwise, please bring a towel, water, and sunscreen. Maybe a sweater or a windbreaker to keep you warm once you get out of the water. Feel free to bring your own drinks/snacks.
How deep is the ocean where you see the sharks?
How deep is the ocean where you see the sharks?
A little over 500 feet (152 metres).
Is the water cold?
Is the water cold?
Not really. Most people are comfortable wearing their normal bathing suits. It is a little cool at first, but you get used to it. Some people wear a rash guard, but most do not. The water temp is the same as at the beach. A sweatshirt can also be nice when you get out of the water.
Why are there only early departures?
Why are there only early departures?
The weather is nicer! The wind on the North Shore usually builds later in the day. Usually, the earlier in the day, the nicer the sea conditions.
Will I get seasick?
Will I get seasick?
If you are prone to motion sickness, yes, you will. During the shark encounter, the boat is drifting with the engine off. Even on the calmest days, the boat never stops rocking. If you plan on taking something like Dramamine, read the instructions. It must be taken in advance. Fortunately, if you get sick, the tour is only 2 hours, and land is an instant cure. Even those who get sick have a tremendous time.
What kind of sharks will I see?
What kind of sharks will I see?
Galapagos sharks and Sandbar sharks are our most common visitors.
Will the sharks attack the cage?
Will the sharks attack the cage?
No! The sharks will come very close to the cage to investigate, but they do not charge at the cage or try to bite the people inside. Human beings are not on the natural menu for these sharks, or most sharks in general.
Has anyone been bitten or killed?
Has anyone been bitten or killed?
No! We have a perfect safety record. Your biggest concern will be keeping your excited friends off your back while you are inside the cage.
What if I have a great fear of sharks?
What if I have a great fear of sharks?
No problem. We have had many people on board who were terrified. Within a few minutes of being inside the cage, you will be completely comfortable. We have seen it many times before. Seeing these magnificent creatures and how they behave will change your attitude and ease your fears forever.
Why do the sharks show up?
Why do the sharks show up?
The North Shore has always had a large resident group of Galapagos and sandbar sharks. So does the Westside of Oahu. This may be a lesser-known fact to visitors and even residents of Oahu as they are hardly ever seen along the coastline and beaches or even at the surface. Fishing boats are more familiar with them. Because these sharks are bottom-feeding sharks that look for crabs, crustaceans, and octopuses, they prefer the areas of the ocean where the bottom has a sandy or muddy consistency, which is found at the 150 to 200-foot depth. They also cruise to scavenge for sick, weak, or dying fish, which is why they are so important in keeping our oceans clean.
They will also check out anything that floats in the water column, such as logs and debris and, in our case, our boat and cage, as fish life in the open blue ocean will often congregate under and around such floating objects. We visit a site where the sharks naturally occur and observe them as they go about their business.
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Is there a money-back guarantee?
Yes, if you don’t see sharks, you don’t pay!
Can we rent underwater cameras, wetsuits, and prescription masks?
Can we rent underwater cameras, wetsuits, and prescription masks?
We provide regular masks and snorkels in small, medium, and large sizes on the boat. We do not provide wetsuits.
We have GoPro video cameras onboard for rent with preloaded images and clips to add to your own video edit, giving it a professional finish.
Where is check in located?
Where is check in located?
Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor 66-105 Haleiwa Rd., Haleiwa (North Shore of Oahu)
What is child age?
What is child age?
Child rate applies for 5 - 12 years.
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