Shark Diving, Oahu

If you are on holiday and always have wanted to do a shark dive, Oahu is a great place to try it. The water is cobalt blue and visibility is approximately 200 feet – better than most other places.

The sharks commonly sighted include Gray Reef Sharks, Galapagos Sharks, Sandbar Sharks and Hammerhead Sharks.

Shark diving in Oahu

Shark diving in Oahu

On the way to the dive sites you may also encounter dolphins, green sea turtles or majestic humpback whales on the way to the dive site.

North Shore Shark Adventure Cruise

If you want to try shark cage diving in Oahu, North Shore Shark Adventure Cruise is highly recommended.

The company is not just the oldest shark diving company in Hawaii. It is also the one with the best recommendations (read some of the customer comments below). The company has even been featured on ESPN Outdoors and BBC Outdoors in England.

Shark cage diving, Oahu with North Shore Shark Adventure Cruise

Shark cage diving, Oahu with North Shore Shark Adventure Cruise

Once the boat arrives in the area, the shark cage is placed in the water. The cage floats on the surface of the water and you have the option to get in the cage for an underwater encounter with the ocean's apex predator.

The cage itself holds two people very comfortably, however can hold up to four people at a time, depending on the weather conditions. And the sharks will swim only inches away from you.

If you do not wish to enter the shark cage, there will still be ample surface viewing opportunities as the sharks circle the boat.

An Oahu shark dive is a thrilling experience

An Oahu shark dive is a thrilling experience

The price is $120 for shark cage diving and $60 for surface viewing. The prices for children are $60 and $45 respectively. If you do not see any sharks you will get your money back.

The duration of the trip is about two hours, with half an hour of transport and the rest of the time at the dive site. You will spend approx. 20 - 30 minutes in the water viewing the sharks up close. More than enough time to get your blood pumping!

Comments from the satisfied customers:

“This was a great trip and exceeded our expectations. Seeing sharks circling up from the deep to come and feed in close attendance with Trumpet fish and a random Tuna was a sight I will never forget.” (Malcolm Fawcett)

“A really professional activity, the staffs were friendly and attentive, funny and informative. We started the day being scared of sharks and ended up wanting to pat them.” (Louise & Melanie)

“This was by far the best adventure I've ever been on and I'd do it again in a heartbeat, which is very different from most touristy things I've done in Hawaii where once is enough.” (Len Langevin)

“This was by far and away the most amazing experience of my life. Anyone that is coming to hawaii should go out and get in the water with these beautiful creatures. It is an experience unlike any other.” (Amber)

So if you are going to Oahu, shark diving should certainly be on your “to do”-list.

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