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Hawaii Shark Encounters - North Shore Shark Cage Diving Tour from Haleiwa

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Scary cool!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2024/09/01

faced our fears and ended up being one of our best experiences! my boys loved the thrill of being right next to the sharks

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Activity Date:2024/07/02
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Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Alison , 2024/03/21

We had a blast doing the shark dive! The crew was amazing, very knowledgeable and super helpful. Being able to be so close to the sharks was such a cool experience. Highly recommend!
The boat can be a little bit rocky depending on the weather, recommend bringing snacks to help curb seasickness.

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Activity Date:2024/03/19
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Great Family Fun!

Reviewed by: Maarit Visbal, 2024/01/13

Fearful at first but the outstanding experience put everyone at ease! Highly recommended!

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Activity Date:2023/12/23
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Holy Fun!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2023/10/01

Stepped out on my comfort zone and it was totally worth it!!! What a day!

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Activity Date:2023/08/20
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Sharks up close and personal

Reviewed by: Sara C, 2023/04/02

My daughter and I had an amazing time with the crew learning about sharks and observing them in their natural habitat. A MUST DO for everyone. Bring an underwater camera but don't spend your whole time behind the camera or you will miss what is all around you. Listening to the whales singing was an added bonus.

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Activity Date:2023/03/18
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Wonderful experience.

Reviewed by: Rania, 2022/11/27

We spent Amazing time there. Friendly team. Well organized. I liked how they explained everything in details before we start for our safety & knowledge. I surely recommend it. the photos & videos were professionally taken.

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Activity Date:2022/11/06
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Scary but Thrilling!!!

Reviewed by: Kara, 2022/11/21

I was so scared I woud chcken out but what an experience!

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Activity Date:2022/11/17
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Fantastic Time

Reviewed by: David, 2022/10/20

Thoroughly enjoyed my time. The staff were friendly and informative and the Sharks came by to say hi - all in all, a great day.

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Activity Date:2022/10/18
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We'd do it again!

Reviewed by: Mei and Haleo, 2022/10/12

We had an outstanding experience! The captain and co-captain were friendly and professional. We arrived at the cage and returned to our destination safely. We were fortunate to see a few sharks. I thought I might get seasick but to my surprise I did not. I think it was because my grandson and I ate a bland meal beforehand and do not drink coffee. Unfortunately, two of the passengers did get sick and went palu in the cage! Auwe! Overall a great experience and we'd do it again.

  • Beautiful day in Hawai'i nei

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Activity Date:2022/10/10
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Amazing and extremely lucky.

Reviewed by: Juan, 2022/09/17

It started with a great day, very little wind which made the water very calm. Boat rode out was smooth, and finally arriving to the cage we were immediately greeted with sharks, and not just any sharks but 3 TIGER SHARKS!!. I know that TIGERS are rare for the area but the fact that 3 were there for the entire dive was amazing. The crew were awesome in ensuring that everyone was calm and answered any questions. I definitely recommend and would love to dive again

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Activity Date:2022/09/15
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Amazing Experience

Reviewed by: AJ Johnson, 2022/08/18

The captain and crew were AMAZING. Very Very knowledgeable of the animals and waters. Would 100% book again!!!

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Activity Date:2022/08/14
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Shark Encounter

Reviewed by: V.Ramirez , 2022/08/06

The crew with Captain David was awesome! Very friendly and made sure we felt comfortable and safe on the way out to the cage, during the encounter, and on our way back to the dock. We were lucky to see 4 tiger sharks as we arrived. This was a bucket list item for me snd the crew made it all that more memorable. Would recommend booking with this company for your future shark encounters!

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Aloha V,
Mahalo for your kind words, i will be sure to pass them along to capt dave and crew. hope to see you again soon!
-Hawaii Shark Encounters-

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Activity Date:2022/07/31
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Pretty Nice

Reviewed by: Lydia, 2022/07/20

Overall we enjoyed this adventure.
-The staff was very good. They were both informative and entertaining.
- We went on a very windy day, but they managed the ocean well and got us to our destination.
- We managed to see a couple of nice sized Sharks while we were out. The cage was very secure and you had no feelings of not being safe.
- I had an AMAZING time, but my husband, who can't handle the sea travel, got sick.

Had a good time and would definitely recommend.

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Activity Date:2022/07/17
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Such an amazing experience!!

Reviewed by: Sierra B. , 2022/07/19

This was a once in a lifetime experience!! The staff was very friendly and helpful. I felt so safe and we saw some Galapagos sharks, some barracuda and even a tiger shark!! It was so much fun! Definitely a great opportunity for anyone!!

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Activity Date:2022/07/17
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Incredible, fun experience worth doing every time I visit Oahu!

Reviewed by: Jessica Gan, 2022/07/18

I booked this as a spontaneous adventure for my parents and siblings first time visiting Oahu. None of us are super outdoorsy people (I don't even know how to swim) but we had a blast with this experience. The crew was fun, funny, knowledgeable and helpful. There was a lot of nervousness and anxiety with an experience like this but I felt at ease with them with their experience at sea and knowledge of the sharks we encountered. I loved that they loved what they do. I loved that we all shared the same respect and awe for the sharks.

We were fortunate enough to see 2 tiger sharks and dolphins on the way back!! Even my mom who was brought along as just an observer had an incredible experience on the boat ride and took some awesome pics! I wish I had prior experience working with snorkeling gear and learning breathing techniques to stay down longer to spend more time seeing the beautiful tiger sharks we saw. Next time, because there for sure will be, I'll be ready to handle the currents, my breathing techniques, and will bring my own GoPro! Can't wait for next time! Thank you to the amazing Hawaii Shark Encounters crew!

  • how cool is this

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Activity Date:2022/07/16
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Simple as can be!!

Reviewed by: Cameron, 2022/07/15

The booking went smooth and the Shark dive was amazing

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Activity Date:2022/07/13
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Best experience

Reviewed by: Ross J, 2022/06/01

When visiting Oahu, go to the north shore and participate in this excursion. It was a great experience, got lots of footage and learned so much. The crew was great.

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Activity Date:2022/05/26
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Such an amazing time ! The team was great ! Seen soo many fish & sharks !

Reviewed by: Princess, 2021/12/18

The team was super friendly & nice ! Our GoPro wasn’t working when it became time to get in the water so one of the team members let us use theirs w/ a small fee. Totally worth it ! Highly recommend we seen soooo many sharks & fish !

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Activity Date:2021/11/26
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Took great care of us!!

Reviewed by: Satisfied client, 2021/10/16

We booked with VELTRA for our recent trip to Hawaii. They took care of us before, during and after our events. They also totally understood the reason for one of our party having to cancel last minute because of illness. I would recommend them for your activities.

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Activity Date:2021/10/14
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Had a fantastic time

Reviewed by: Dmitry, 2021/09/14

Saw lots of Sharks! They come real close up! Crew was professional and very nice. There were 2 groups of 6 people each that took turns in the shark cage on our trip. Just be aware that while waiting on the boat for your turn (or waiting for the other group to finish their shark encounter) you are stuck on the boat and it can get real rocky. If you are prone to se sickness take proper precautions! My girlfriend was prone to sea sickness and suffered a bit while waiting on the boat but she made it through. All in all it was a great experience!!

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Activity Date:2021/09/12
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The best experience ever!!!

Reviewed by: JSantos, 2021/08/18

Best experience ever!!! Learned a lot about sharks and their behavior - crew ver knowledgeable. Will definitely do this again.

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Activity Date:2021/08/13
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Amazing tour!

Reviewed by: Jahnavi Munagala , 2021/08/11

I had a great time! They were very Professional knowledgeable. They were very helpful and they showed us the sharks and they also caught fish. They also were very sanitary and explained everything really well. I had Jax and his coworker who took us on a tour and they were excellent. Would recommend going on for sure!

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Activity Date:2021/08/09
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Tiger Shark

Reviewed by: Jeremiah, 2021/08/11

We saw a big tiger shark and some galopagos sharks

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Activity Date:2021/08/09
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Absolutely amazing!

Reviewed by: Jamie Simpson, 2021/05/05

Kaleo and Myles (sorry if I butchered the spelling, guys <3 !) were our guides and they were absolutely phenomenal. This was one of the most incredible things I have ever experienced. Although the water was a little rough due to wind, my group had an amazing time! We will absolutely do it again and will recommend this tour to everyone!

  • Crappy quality photo, but AMAZING experience!!

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Activity Date:2021/04/29
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WOW!!!!

Reviewed by: AZfitmama, 2021/01/02

WOW!!! What an INCREDIBLE experience!!!!!
My husband and I are both scared of sharks and he is very claustrophobic. We were worried how he would do in the cage. This was our FAVORITE part of Hawaii! As soon as you get to the spot, you immediately see sharks. They knew what we were doing there and they remember that the guides feed them, so they were all over the boat. Such a gnarly thing to see fins coming up right next to the boat!
There were eight of us on the boat and we were able to split into two groups so we could all have space and time inside the cage. It was SO COOL!! There were 8-12 Galapagos sharks swimming right next to us. They come so close to the cage, you could easily reach out and touch them, but do NOT do that lol.
We could not believe how much we loved this adventure. We recommend to everyone!!

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Activity Date:2020/12/13
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Amazing day!!!!

Reviewed by: Ramone Bartel, 2020/02/20

I was excited to go on this event. My excitement was well rewarded. On the way out we got a bonus of seeing a whole group of humpback whales breaching high in the air!!! At this point I felt my money was already a good investment!
The sharks did not disappoint either!! At least 20 of them circled our boat and cage while we got great views! Captain Caleo is a super guy and excellent at steering this tour perfectly
I would recommend this tour to all my friends!
Oh and we saw dolphins on the way back!!

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Attended as:Solo Travelers
Activity Date:2020/02/17
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Awesome experience!

Reviewed by: Olesya, 2019/08/24

Awesome,great experience! Safe, highly recommend this tour. As a travel agent will recommend Hawaii Shark Encounter to people who looking extreme .Suggestions: Make a video for people from the side. People will love it to see themselves in the cage surrounding by different types of sharks.

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Activity Date:2019/08/21
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A Great Sharks time!

Reviewed by: The Compton family , 2019/07/06

It was a very safe. We had a really good time! We got some really good pictures! The crew was very knowledgeable about the sharks & their environment! We was concerned about it being safe. We read review & safety records. These Guys stood up to there reputation. They were very professional!

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Activity Date:2019/07/03
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Amazing experience!

Reviewed by: Christina, 2019/06/10

Barely arrived on spot, shark fins started to show around our boat. That alone was already impressive and exciting!
While in the cage, you get to admire them gracefully swim around and under the cage... beauty!

Few tips:

- Waterproof phone pouch with wrist lanyard recommended to take underwater videos, we're so glad we had one! Just make sure not to live the whole experience through your phone ;)

- Even if you're not sea/motion sick, I suggest you have a ginger chew or two (Chimes brand are good). This will help settle your stomach as it can get bumpy under there.

Big thanks to our guides, very chill and knowledgeable!

PS: we also got to see dolphins splashing and following our boat on the way back, that was also priceless!

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Activity Date:2019/06/05
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Loved it!!

Reviewed by: DM78, 2018/09/20

One of the best experiences in my life, the crew was amazing, they both were helpful and informative. Would have stayed out there all day if they had let me, lol.

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Activity Date:2018/09/17
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