Shark Diving in Haleiwa, Hawaiʻi – Explore the Wild Side of Oʻahu’s North Shore

If you're visiting Oʻahu’s legendary North Shore, add something unforgettable to your adventure — shark diving in Haleiwa with Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours. Known for world-class surf and pristine coastlines, Haleiwa is also a top location for experiencing the thrill of swimming with sharks in their natural environment.


Our cage-free shark diving tour is safe, professionally guided, and designed to connect you with the powerful beauty of Hawaiʻi’s marine life. Whether you're a nature lover, adrenaline junkie, or curious explorer, this is the ultimate ocean experience.

Why Haleiwa Is Perfect for Shark Diving

The waters just offshore from Haleiwa are home to a rich variety of pelagic sharks, including Galapagos, sandbar, and reef sharks. These incredible creatures thrive in the deep blue channels along Oʻahu’s North Shore, making it an ideal and consistent location for shark encounters.

What makes shark diving in Haleiwa special?

  • Proximity to Deep Water: Just minutes from the harbor, we reach open ocean where sharks naturally gather.
  • Excellent Visibility: The water clarity in Haleiwa often exceeds 100 feet — perfect for clear views and stunning photos.
  • Natural, Cage-Free Encounters: We don’t use bait or cages. You’ll observe sharks respectfully in their native habitat.
  • Experienced Ocean Guides: Our certified team provides full safety briefings and in-water guidance, so you feel confident and secure throughout the tour.
  • Education Meets Adventure: Every tour includes insights into shark conservation, biology, and behavior.

What to Expect on Your Tour

Our shark diving tour in Haleiwa lasts about 2 hours, with 30–45 minutes in the water. After a short boat ride from the harbor, you'll gear up with high-quality snorkel equipment and enter the water under expert supervision. You’ll float on the surface as Hawaiian sharks cruise calmly below — no cages, no feeding, just awe-inspiring nature.


This tour is open to confident swimmers aged 12 and up. No diving experience is required — just a sense of adventure!

Book Your Haleiwa Shark Dive Today

Spaces are limited, and this once-in-a-lifetime experience fills up fast — especially during winter surf season on the North Shore. To reserve your shark dive in Haleiwa, call Hawaii Ocean Adventure Tours at (808) 738-6677 or book online now.

We also offer private charters, ocean safaris, and snorkeling tours for groups of all sizes. Trust us to deliver a safe, memorable, and life-changing encounter with some of the ocean’s most misunderstood animals — right here in beautiful Haleiwa.