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Our Shark Vessel "Kainani" departs Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor on Oahu's North Shore daily. We motor out to International waters, over 3 miles offshore to the shark grounds. For the next hour and a half, we share the excitement and our knowledge of the sharks of the famous North Shore. Upon arrival to the shark grounds, the first guests get in the cage.
Our Shark Vessel "Kainani" departs Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor on Oahu's North Shore daily. We motor out to International waters, over 3 miles offshore to the shark grounds. For the next hour and a half, we share the excitement and our knowledge of the sharks of the famous North Shore. Upon arrival to the shark grounds, the first guests get in the cage.
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Located on the North Shore of Oahu, this tour takes you into the open ocean, over 3 miles offshore, where you can observe Galapagos and sandbar sharks in their natural environment from the safety of a cage. A floating cage keeps humans and sharks safely separated from each other. No scuba experience is necessary as you can enter the cage from above and stay on the surface using a mask and snorkel.
One of our main goals at Hawaii Shark Encounters is to support and further the cause of shark conservation. The demise of the shark populations is a global issue that needs our immediate attention and action. We also aim to achieve or exceed all guidelines of conduct and requirements of most Eco-tourist societies.
Do I need experience with scuba diving or snorkeling to go inside the shark cage? Chevron down Do I need experience with scuba diving or snorkeling to go inside the shark cage?. There is not a bad seat in the house. From the boat, you can see the sharks swimming near or on the surface with their fins slicing through the water.
Take the H1 freeway west from Honolulu to theH2 freeway north. Stay on H2 until freeway ends (8 miles) and becomes Route 99. After freeway ends, go straight through 4 stoplights then turn right at the sign indicating "North Shore". Follow the signs towards North Shore / Haleiwa, staying on Route 99.
Reviews (10)
Bruce Sees
Jan 27, 2022
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Kristen Z.
Jan 23, 2022
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Had the most amazing time. Learned a lot and got to see a couple different species of sharks and a barracuda! The weather, the water, and the conditions were absolutely perfect today! The captain and safety diver made me feel safe and comfortable from start to finish. Even got a bonus and saw some whales!
Chris Duesler
Jan 08, 2022
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Tony Capitule
Oct 28, 2021
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Stephanie & Patrick Vantine
Aug 16, 2021
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Andrew Huynh
Aug 08, 2021
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Positive: Quality, Value
Trip was awesome and definitely the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend these guys on your shark diving experience as they are knowledgeable, funny, and really promote the conservation of the species. 100% highly recommend, and also recommend those that get seasick to bring medication to help with the uneasy feeling!
Trip was awesome and definitely the highlight of our trip. Highly recommend these guys on your shark diving experience as they are knowledgeable, funny, and really promote the conservation of the species. 100% highly recommend, and also recommend those that get seasick to bring medication to help with the uneasy feeling!
Jennifer Bailey
Jul 15, 2021
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This was such a great experience! Even if I was sea sick for the last hour of the excursion…still totally worth it! Our captains were so funny, fun, and knowledgeable! Warning, take full doses of Dramamine or have a scopolamine patch on cause the swells were pretty big!
We saw so many sharks! We’d do it again for sure!
We saw so many sharks! We’d do it again for sure!
Kristen E. Davidson
Jun 25, 2021
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The captain and crew were extremely friendly and professional. The playlist on the boat was very fun and enjoyable; beautiful views on the water... Awesome education about the sharks. Awesome encounters with the Galapagos sharks. I would love to go without the cage next time ! I felt very safe with the experienced captain/crew and well informed on these magnificent animals. Great experience all around, highly recommend. (We went for the 6am encounter...early but worth it because we got amazing views as the sun came up)
Vanessa Rangel
Jun 24, 2021
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Angie Torres
May 23, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Punctuality, Quality
We had a great time! The staff was very knowledgeable and skilled at getting the cage setup and ready even with difficult sea conditions. There were plenty of sharks waiting for us as soon as we got to the spot! Would certainly recommend!
Service: Group tours
We had a great time! The staff was very knowledgeable and skilled at getting the cage setup and ready even with difficult sea conditions. There were plenty of sharks waiting for us as soon as we got to the spot! Would certainly recommend!
Service: Group tours
