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Shark Cage Diving in Oahu

What if the key to happiness was as simple as clicking a button? Believe it or not, 97% of people report that planning a vacation makes them happier. In the shadow of stressful world events and the COVID-19 pandemic, everyone is out there hoping to live a little. What...

Swim With Sharks in Hawaii: A Guide

What if you could help preserve a species while having the time of your life? That's what happens when you swim with sharks in Hawaii. First of all, having your own shark encounter is the kind of thing you'll never forget. And you can be sure that your friends and...

The Significance of Sharks in Native Hawaiian Culture

Sharks, as we know them today, first evolved around 150 million years ago during the Jurassic Period. Ever since then, sharks have been the apex predator of the ocean and have been known to be very dangerous as well as incredible and majestic. Native Hawaiian...

Shark Myths: The Truth About These Beautiful Creatures

There are over 500 shark species across the world. Yet, there is so little we know about these magnificent, and sometimes peculiar creatures. The idea of shark attacks has made us fearful of the ocean, but they don't give us a full understanding of...

The Fascinating Story of Humpback Whales in Hawaii

Did you know that the Monarch butterfly can cycle through up to five generations in one year’s migration? At the opposite end of the spectrum, North Pacific humpback whales complete the same migration every year of their lives. That means the oldest among them could...

Reasons to Take a Shark Diving Tour on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawaii

Approximately 10% of all known shark species live in Hawaii’s waters. That's 40 different types of sharks! The archipelago's bountiful coral reefs provide the perfect home for these creatures. The islands' waters are even a popular mating destination! Does that mean...

All About Galapagos Sharks

A species of shark that we see frequently on our tours is the Galapagos Shark! This curious and energetic species is one that calls Hawaii home for part of the year. These sharks are found worldwide and are part of the Requiem shark species. They tend to live around...

All About Tiger Sharks

Have you always wanted to see a tiger shark? Maybe yes, maybe no. While they are never guaranteed on our tours, we are always stoked when a tiger drops by to say hi. Tiger sharks tend to stay in deep waters that line the reefs of Hawaii but have been seen in fairly...

Shark Conservation in Hawaii

Sharks play a crucial role as apex predators in keeping marine ecosystems balanced by removing sick, injured, and diseased animals. This makes sharks vital to maintaining a clean and healthy ocean. 100 million sharks are killed every year, so in a two hour tour about...