Overview

Haleiwa Shark Tours is the only shark cage-diving company on Oʻahu's North Shore that is owned and operated by Native Hawaiians: big-wave surfers and lifelong watermen Kala Alexander and Makua Rothman. From Haleʻiwa you motor about three miles offshore while the crew shares the place of the manō (shark) in Hawaiian culture, from family guardians (ʻaumākua) and the shark god Kamohoaliʻi to drums and tools once made from shark skin and teeth. At the dive site, guests take turns snorkeling in a floating cage at the surface, with masks and snorkels provided, as sharks such as Galapagos sharks circle around it. Guests who would rather stay dry can come along as boat riders and watch from the deck. The company runs two boats, the 12-passenger Kamahele Kai ("ocean traveler") and the 6-passenger Mano kalani po ("shark of the heavenly night"), with tours every day.

What's Included

Meeting and Pickup

What To Expect

1. 1

   Check-in at Haleʻiwa

   Meet the crew at Haleiwa Shark Tours in Haleʻiwa on the North Shore for a safety briefing and instructions for getting in and out of the cage.

2. 2

   Boat ride offshore

   Motor about three miles out from Haleʻiwa while the crew talks about sharks in Hawaiian culture and history.

3. 3

   Shark cage dive

   Take turns snorkeling in the floating cage while sharks swim around it; boat riders watch from the deck.

4. 4

   Return to Haleʻiwa

   Cruise back to Haleʻiwa along the North Shore.

Additional Info

• Check in with Haleiwa Shark Tours at 66-105 Haleiwa Rd in Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu's North Shore. The operator sends meeting instructions before the trip. Hotel transportation is not included.
• Bring towels and sunscreen. Water, masks and snorkels are supplied, and you may bring your own snorkel gear. If you are prone to motion sickness, the operator recommends taking seasickness medication (such as Bonine) the night before and again about an hour before the trip.
• Cage divers snorkel at the surface inside the cage; no scuba certification is needed. Getting in and out of the cage is by ladder, and conditions offshore can be choppy. Boat riders stay on deck. Boats carry up to 6 or 12 guests depending on the vessel.
• Children aged 12 and under book the child ticket, whether they enter the cage or ride on the boat; they book in the Shark cage dive option. Guests 13 and older choose a cage diver or a boat rider ticket.
• The operator does not publish cancellation or weather terms online; contact Haleiwa Shark Tours with questions about changes.
• Contact Haleiwa Shark Tours at +1 (808) 690-3475 or info@haleiwasharktours.com.
• 1–12 travelers per booking

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