Shark Cage Diving on Oahu: North Shore Shark Tour from Haleiwa

QUICK ANSWER
Shark Cage Diving on Oahu: a shark cage dive with North Shore Shark Adventures that leaves Haleiwa Harbor, travels three to four miles offshore and lowers you into a floating cage while Galapagos and Sandbar sharks swim inches away.
Price: Adult cage diver $112 online (regular $140, 20% off when you book online). Child cage diver, boat rider and kama’aina/military rates are on the calendar, from $90.
Duration: About 2 hours on the water (the operator lists it as a 1.5 to 2 hour experience). First tour 7:00am, 6:00am June to August.
Island: Oahu
Best for: Thrill-seekers and families with confident kids; non-swimmers can hold the handle bars inside the cage
Booking: instant confirmation.

IS SHARK CAGE DIVING ON OAHU SAFE?
Yes. The cage holds up to eight people and has handle bars, so you do not need to be able to swim, and the operator welcomes all ages. You snorkel at the surface inside the cage while the sharks circle outside it.

HOW THE TOUR RUNS
Tours leave Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor on two custom aluminum boats, the 36-foot KAIOU and the 42-foot ABUNAI, which has a canopy for shade. After a safety briefing, the boat runs three to four miles offshore to a cage moored in deep blue water, where visibility is often 150 feet or more. No chum is used: the sharks are drawn by the sound of the motor, which they connect with crab boats. Most are Galapagos and Sandbar sharks from five to fifteen feet, with the occasional Tiger shark.

PRICING
Adult cage diver $112 online (regular $140, 20% off when you book online). Child cage diver, boat rider and kama’aina/military rates are on the calendar, from $90. Prices checked October 2026 on the operator’s own listing; confirm the live rate on the booking calendar.

WHAT’S INCLUDED
– Masks and snorkels
– Time in the floating shark cage
– Expert narration and safety briefing
– Free parking at Haleiwa Harbor

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
– Check in 30 minutes early at the North Shore Shark Adventure kiosk, Haleiwa Small Boat Harbor
– Take motion sickness prevention before the tour
– No alcohol on board
– Fins are not needed; masks and snorkels are provided
– Cancellation: Cancel or change up to 24 hours before your tour for no charge, per the operator’s policy.

WHO IT’S FOR
Adventurous travelers who want the most memorable hour of their Oahu trip, including families with kids, since the cage has handles and swimming is not required.

BROWSE MORE
See more Oahu adventure tours, alongside the wider Oahu collection. Planning ahead? Read what to book on the North Shore. First time in a cage? Read shark cage diving on Oahu: cost and what to expect.