July 1 to Sept 4
July 1 to Sept 1: Two trips daily
Sept 2 to Sept 4: One trip daily
Sambro (20 Basinview Rd, Sambro, NS B3V 1L4)
Guests can view sharks from the boat or experience these incredible creatures underwater from the safety of our shark cage; scuba certification is not required. Air is supplied to cage divers from surface hoses via a hookah system. Expeditions contribute to ongoing shark research. Join us to Cage Dive for Science!
Shark species that are likely to be encountered include Blue, Mako, and Porbeagle. Blue sharks are the most common around the cage.
10 years old (Participants under 16 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 19 years old).
The boat departs and returns from Sambro, a small fishing community outside downtown Halifax. While accommodation and transport to the dock in Sambro are not included, we have partnerships with several businesses that offer our guests special discounted rates on accommodations and local transportation. Check out our blog with with some travel recommendations.
Every day offers a unique adventure. Booking multiple days increases your chances of seeing various shark species, observing unique behaviors, and enjoying optimal weather conditions. We offer 10%, 12%, and 15% discounts off entire bookings of 3, 4, and 5 days, respectively. Discounts will be automatically applied at checkout when you book 3, 4, and 5 different expeditions; expeditions don’t have to be consecutive dates or times to take advantage of this multi-day discount.
Reserve your spot online by selecting a date in the calendar or call 902-943-6139.
All prices are in Canadian (CAD) dollars and subject to government sales tax.
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Don’t just take our word for it! Hear from fellow adventurers who have experienced the thrill of our shark expeditions firsthand.
โข Scientific name: Carcharodon carcharias
โข Size at birth: 3.5 ft
โข Maximum size: 20 ft
โข Age at maturity: males: 26 years; females: 33 years
โข Gestation period: more than a year
โข Litter size: 2-10 pups
โข Maximum age: 78 years
โข Diet: Mostly seals, sea lions, elephant seals, dolphins, and fishes including other sharks and rays
โข Depth surface to 4265 ft
โข Speed: burst swimming speeds of up to 25 mph
โข Conservation Status in Canada: Endangered
โข Scientific name: Isurus oxyrinchus
โข Size at birth: 2 ft
โข Maximum size: 13 ft
โข Age at maturity: males: 8-9 years, females: 18+
โข Gestation period: 15-18 months
โข Litter size: 4-25 pups
โข Diet: Mostly, swordfish, tuna, sharks, and squid
โข Depth surface to 1640 ft
โข Speed: burst swimming speeds of up to 43 mph
โข Global Threat Status: Near Threatened
โข Conservation Status in Canada: Endangered
โข Scientific name: Prionace glauca
โข Size at birth: 1 ft
โข Maximum size: 13 ft
โข Age at maturity: males: 4-6 years, females: 5-7 years
โข Gestation period: 9-12 months
โข Litter size: usually 30 pups, but up to 80 pups
โข Diet: Fishes, including herring, sardines, squid, cuttlefish pelagic octopi
โข Depth surface to 1,148 ft
โข Speed: burst swimming speeds of up to 43 mph
โข Conservation Status in Canada: Not At Risk
Got questions? We’ve got answers! Browse our FAQs to find information on booking, safety measures, wildlife encounters, and more.
No. In fact, some of the best shark viewing is above water, watching these amazing animals cruise by the boat.
No. Experiencing the sharks underwater from the safety of the cage does not require scuba diving or scuba certification. Cage divers are supplied with surface air via a hosed hookah system.ย
The closest major airport is Halifax Stanfield International Airport (airport code: YHZ)
July to end of October
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