Hawaii Shark Tours with
Hawaii Shark Encounters
We deal in experiences of a lifetime. It is a rare day when we do not hear "That was the greatest thing I have ever done" You may be tempted to save the best for last (and this will be the best) but please don't. Sometimes we have to reschedule due to weather, so try and leave some room to be flexible.
Every day our Shark Vessels depart Haleiwa Harbor on Oahu's North Shore. After a three mile, 15 minute boat ride, we arrive at our shark grounds.
Within minutes the fun begins. Drawn to the surface by the sound of the boat's engine, the sharks almost never fail to pay us a visit. In fact, their presence is so consistent that if you don't see a shark, you don't pay!
The arrival of the first shark signals the time for the first "victims" to get in the cage. The water here is around 400 feet deep and as clear and blue as the open ocean. Just getting in is a bit of a thrill. Once in the cage, the big plexiglas windows are nearly transparent, so when that 10 foot long Galapagos shark presses his nose against the glass, it looks like he is coming right on in. Not to worry though, he’s not getting in. In fact, press your nose against the glass, and you will be just one quarter of an inch away from the business end of one big shark!
In addition to the Galapagos sharks, Sandbar sharks are our other common visitors. Both of these sharks are very curious, completely unafraid and come very close to the shark cage. Sometimes we see as many as 30! (Check out the "Our Hawaiian Sharks" page for more info on these and other sharks we may see.)
There is absolutely no diving experience required for this veritable shark diving fest. Nor is there an age limit. But just because everyone can do it, doesn’t mean the experienced diver will be bored. Far from it! From underwater pros to people who have never even been in the ocean, our adventure is for everyone!
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Shark Encounter