Experience your own "Real Shark Week" and find out what it is like to come face to face with the Oceans most feared predators. When it comes to shark conservation efforts and shark diving industry lead protocols for 'safe and sane shark diving, ' Shark Diver has been at the forefront of this growing shark cage diving industry trend.
Over the past 20 years, commercial shark diving has grown and matured to offer the very best of safe and remarkable shark encounters worldwide. Today, shark diving fans can encounter many of the premier shark species at well-seasoned destinations. Shark Diver was the first commercial shark diving company in the USA to initiate, develop and support Mexican shark research efforts with Great White Sharks at Isla Guadalupe.
Over the past 20 years, commercial shark diving has grown and matured to offer the very best of safe and remarkable shark encounters worldwide. Today, shark diving fans can encounter many of the premier shark species at well-seasoned destinations. Shark Diver was the first commercial shark diving company in the USA to initiate, develop and support Mexican shark research efforts with Great White Sharks at Isla Guadalupe.
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Our shark divers come from near and far to experience something many only talk about, to experience their own real shark week. Those who take the leap of faith to live a dream to dive with apex predators, simply love sharks and are fascinated by their mystery. Many have held an ongoing curiosity of sharks since childhood or have placed the idea of diving at the top of their bucket list.
I highly recommend Shark Diver to anyone who has cage diving with great whites on their bucket list. Experience the surreal world of these amazing creatures with Shark Diver; the absolute best! I did extensive research to determine the best white shark expedition; ultimately settling on Shark Diver.
Cage dive with the most feared yet misunderstood great white at the volcanic Guadalupe Island. No certification necessary. Meet up just five minutes from San Diego International Airport. Dive with tigers, hammerheads, reef sharks and more at this tropical location with reefs and wrecks. Dive certification required.
When you think of ultimate white shark encounters, Mexico's Isla Guadalupe has established itself as the world's top white shark cage diving destination. Not too long ago, this pristine white shark site was relatively unknown. Today white shark fans from around the planet come to meet the shark conservation and media stars of this newly minted Bio-Sphere Reserve.
Reviews (18)
Rick Smiles
Oct 26, 2021
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Simply put, it was one of the best experiences of my life. I never thought it would be that impactful, but the Captain's and entire Crew's passion and respect for these magnificent creatures made the experience even that much more special. It really was like seeing real life dinosaurs! If you've ever thought about it, do it! You won't regret it, and your fear or fascination will turn into respect and admiration for life and the things we rarely get to see or think about!
Stephanie Bray
Oct 08, 2021
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This was a trip of a lifetime!! So happy we went with Shark Diver! The knowledge of all crew members and our amazing researcher and guide was out of this world! I can’t wait to go again. We were treated so well, and the diving….AMAZING!!!!!!! The sharks…..out of this world! Words can’t express how thankful I am!!! Thank you Shark Diver!!!!!!
Val Cannon
Oct 07, 2021
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I just got back from my trip with Shark Diver and am already planning for the next one! I cannot say enough great things about Martin and Cindy, their professionalism, knowledge, responsiveness and overall customer service was outstanding. The experience was absolutely mind blowing: if you are on the fence about taking one of their trips, hop off and sign up!
Melissa Jaivin
Oct 07, 2021
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Diving with the great whites EXCEEDED my expectations! It was an adrenaline filled vacation seeing these mighty sharks in action.
The crew aboard was fantastic - knew all of our names by the first day as well as our preferences for hot drinks, meal orders, etc. And they were helpful getting us into and out of the cages safely and quickly. The Great Whites put on a dramatic show and having a marine biologist and a shark conservationist aboard deepened our understanding and experience.
I highly recommend Shark Diver for a thrill of a lifetime!
The crew aboard was fantastic - knew all of our names by the first day as well as our preferences for hot drinks, meal orders, etc. And they were helpful getting us into and out of the cages safely and quickly. The Great Whites put on a dramatic show and having a marine biologist and a shark conservationist aboard deepened our understanding and experience.
I highly recommend Shark Diver for a thrill of a lifetime!
C. B.
Oct 03, 2021
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This was a fantastic trip!! If you have ever thought about doing this DO IT!!! You will come back a changed person. My wife and I have had this trip booked/paid for since 2019 and with Covid it kept getting pushed back. We have been looking forward to this trip for a long time and the wait was well worth it. Living in their world for a few days was amazing. The crew on the Nautilus were outstanding and took great care of us. Martin was very knowledgeable and Cindy took care of us all the way there and back. We met amazing people on this journey who were just as crazy about sharks as we are. We
Brittany Willes
Sep 30, 2021
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My trip to Guadalupe Island with Shark Diver was amazing! Diving with great whites has always been a bucket list item for me - one I assumed I would never get to fulfill, but I'm so glad to be proved wrong.
The Shark Diver staff were amazing and very helpful with everything from booking to where to meet up and the latest COVID guidelines. Whenever I had a question, Cindy responded immediately with whatever I needed to know.
The trip itself was beyond amazing. The boat and crew were wonderful, very kind and professional. The diving itself was out of this world. I am not a certified diver, have
The Shark Diver staff were amazing and very helpful with everything from booking to where to meet up and the latest COVID guidelines. Whenever I had a question, Cindy responded immediately with whatever I needed to know.
The trip itself was beyond amazing. The boat and crew were wonderful, very kind and professional. The diving itself was out of this world. I am not a certified diver, have
Trevor Thomas
Sep 29, 2021
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Absolutely loved seeing the awesome great whites! Martin Graf was very knowledgeable and anyone can see his genuine love for sharks. All of the crew went above and beyond to make our time there special! And Martin, the mate on board provided great comic relief while demonstrating his wrangling skills! Great memories were made and watching sharks in their natural habitat allowed me to see more what a phenomenal and cunning creature they really are!
Cristina Andriani
Sep 18, 2021
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We traveled on a Shark Diver trip in September. It was a phenomenal experience, better than anything we could have imagined. Cindy (director of Communications) was responsive, organized, and helpful from the beginning of our planning until we arrived for the trip itself. Once on the boat, the crew were very attentive, friendly, hospitable, funny, personable. The boat was comfortable and clean, the food was DELICIOUS (especially Flor’s cookies in the early afternoon after a dive). We always felt cared for from the moment we woke up until we retreated to our cabin at the end of the night.
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Tony Trodella
Aug 28, 2021
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I will tell you that this was the most outstanding adventure I have had in my lifetime, and Shark Diver is excellent. Cindy and Martin make sure that you are kept well informed every step of the way well before you step foot on the boat. Once you are on the boat you receive 5 star treatment from an amazing crew. I never have never done any type of diving before but felt completely safe and supported by the crew. Booking through Shark Diver is worth every penny! I'll be back to swim with the great white sharks again for sure.
Russell Heckman
Aug 25, 2021
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Shark diving was a dream come true! Shark Divers made it even more enjoyable with their easy trip planning. Cindy was quick to respond to all questions we had leading up to the trip. Martin was full of knowledge and has a genuine love for sharks and the island. Spoiler alert - you will be amazed by the power and grace of the great white shark in its natural environment. I can understand how people schedule return visits year after year. Thanks again for a memorable experience!
Kim L.
Aug 24, 2019
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First, I don't think I've ever written a public review before but I really feel that I must tell everyone how great Shark Diver, Martin Graf and Cindy Michaels are. My husband and I just returned from a Shark Diver trip to Guadalupe Island. This has been a dream of ours for a long time and we finally made it happen. I was so fortunate to book our trip with Shark Diver, honestly without knowing much at all about shark diving. From my first contact with Cindy until the completion of our trip, everyone was fabulous. I emailed Cindy on multiple occasions with various questions and she always
Steph M.
Aug 17, 2018
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We went out on the Nautilus Under the Sea vessel. It was amazing! The boat is comfortable and each room has it's own toilet/sink/shower. The crew, Rodolfo/Tony/Osa/Felipe/Vicente/Julio/Fernando, were very nice and were able to accommodate a gluten sensitivity. Cindy made scheduling the trip, buying insurance, and answering general questions easy...she was incredibly responsive! Martin, the owner, and Nicole, the MCSI marine biologist, helped us identify the sharks we saw, dispelled myths, and provided the real insight into these magnificent sharks. Safety was always the top concern,
Mike M.
Oct 04, 2017
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This is a 5 day trip to dive with great white sharks. You will dive for 3 days and see a lot of sharks. We saw 11 the first day and another 9 the next all identifiable from markings on tail and fins. Martin is someone who loves all sharks and you can tell how much he cares with the tone of his voice. The crew was awesome and very knowledgeable. The was excellent and so good and plentiful I gained weight dam-it. La lo did a great job of instruction and did a great job of videoing. I will go back again and would highly recommend this trip to anyone.
R. S.
Jun 14, 2017
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I just returned from my second trip with Shark Diver and cannot say enough good things about my experience! I previously went on the Guadalupe white shark trip (review below) but this time we went to Fiji to dive with the bulls. Once again, the thoroughness from Cindy during pre-planning and booking, Martin's attentiveness to detail and extensive knowledge of the local sharks, and the research we learned about and witnessed was really incredible. I can't wait to book another trip with SD and am so thankful for all the work you do in shark conservation!
Scott S.
Oct 21, 2016
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I was on the Oct 8-13, 2016 trip. I did extensive research to determine the best white shark expedition to go on, looking into trips in South Africa, San Francisco and Guadalupe Island. After deciding on Guadalupe Island, which is clearly the best choice due to shark population and water visibility, I researched the various dive operations ultimately settling on Shark Diver. It was the perfect choice. The captains and crew of the dive boat, the Horizon, provided excellent and safe accommodations and excellent food (and most importantly, a great beer selection). The divemasters, Martin & Lalo
Venesa K.
Jun 09, 2016
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I booked a Great White Shark dive for October of 2015. Five months before the dive, I found out I was pregnant. Because I was so sick I decided not to go and I let them know. They agreed to transfer my $500 deposit. I was so grateful because this is one of my biggest dreams!
I gave them 5 months notice so, no skin off their back. Well it's now June 9th, 2016 and my baby just turned 3 months old. I am breastfeeding so I can't go anywhere in the next few months and I emailed to ask to book for 2017.
They said no. They are keeping my deposit and I'm out the money. ($500
I booked a Great White Shark dive for October of 2015. Five months before the dive, I found out I was pregnant. Because I was so sick I decided not to go and I let them know. They agreed to transfer my $500 deposit. I was so grateful because this is one of my biggest dreams!
I gave them 5 months notice so, no skin off their back. Well it's now June 9th, 2016 and my baby just turned 3 months old. I am breastfeeding so I can't go anywhere in the next few months and I emailed to ask to book for 2017.
They said no. They are keeping my deposit and I'm out the money. ($500
Brian C.
Aug 24, 2015
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Just got back. This trip is stunning. Obviously, the sharks are amazing. We spent more than 10 hours in the water over the course of 3 days, saw lots of sharks, took great pictures. Furthermore, there were porpoises, turtles, fur seals, and a whale. But that is just part of it. The crew is fantastic -- great guys and a blast. The care they take of the passengers is far more than I expected -- they are so attentive, making sure everyone is well, safe, and happy. The food is great -- Mark, the chef, does incredible work. Dinners included steak, game hen, beautiful fresh yellow tail (he grilled
Amanda C.
Nov 01, 2014
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I took a 5 day trip to Guadalupe Islands with Shark Diver/Horizon Charters. Overall it was a good trip. Most of the staff are pretty nice and helpful. Nice equipment for diving and decent accomodations--a little cramped and the food is so-so/very heavy. The best part of this vendor for a Guadalupe trip is that the boat boards in San Diego rather than taking a bus from SD to Ensenada. It's much more convenient to sleep on the boat on the way there, check in at customs (you don't have to wake up for it--the crew handles it for you), and then be on your way to Guadalupe after sleeping in
