Eye-to-Eye Shark Dives
Dive In
Discover the delight and wonder of meeting sharks eye-to-eye in their newly remodeled home, the Outer Reef habitat. Dive into the world of sharks and discover their biology, while also learning how to protect these incredible animals in the wild. Our expert divers will coach you through the entire experience.
What You'll Experience
Get eye-to-eye with our amazing sharks! We will teach you to breathe underwater, allowing you to enter a reserved corner of the newly remodeled Outer Reef habitat. You will get a unique view of our sharks, rays, and other bony fish.
Yes, it’s warm! Our sharks are warm-water species: Their water is a comfortable 76 degrees, while the air is downright balmy.
Let our dive experts teach you the basics of breathing surface-supplied air, then guide you into our 240,000-gallon warm water shark exhibit. No experience is necessary!
The ocean needs sharks. Each shark species plays a key role in keeping their ocean habitat healthy and balanced by removing weak and sick fish from the population. Since sharks around the world need our help, from the Salish Sea to the tropical reefs of the South Pacific, divers discover how to join us in protecting sharks and their habitats.
Guests who use a wheelchair can fully participate in the thrilling Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive at our Outer Reef habitat. Thanks to the availability of a Hoyer lift, individuals with mobility needs can safely enter the water alongside our expert dive team.
It’s not just sharks you’ll come face-to-face with in our Outer Reef habitat! Dive alongside Tater, our curious potato grouper; Humphrey, the vibrant humphead wrasse; and Fender, our newest resident—a striking bowmouth guitarfish and the largest animal in the aquarium. See them glide by as they explore their underwater world.
Fast Facts
Ages: 8 and up. No experience is necessary. Minors need to be accompanied to the zoo and program check-in by an adult. Adults who are not also dive participants will need to pay zoo admission or check in under their membership.
Gear: All gear is supplied. Prescription masks are available for nearsighted people.
Wear: Comfortable clothing. Bring warm layers and a swimsuit.
Length: The experience is about an hour, with about 20 minutes of in-water time.
Cost: Includes Zoo admission and a souvenir video taken by staff during the dive.
January 7, 2026 – May 31, 2026: $125 (plus tax) for non-member / $105 (plus tax) per participant for Zoo member.
June 1, 2026 – September 30, 2026: $130 (plus tax) for non-member / $110 (plus tax) per participant for Zoo member.
Participants: This experience can accommodate up to 4 people. For a private experience, book all 4 spots.
*We may be able to accommodate up to 5 divers from the same group during certain dives scheduled on Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, or Sunday afternoons. Contact us by phone or email to book this extra diver.
Requirements: Must be age 8 or older (no exceptions). Must be in stable health and complete an online waiver and medical questionnaire (included in the ticket confirmation). Some medical conditions may require program modifications. Suits fit sizes XXXS – 6XL/36W. The program weight limit is 360 lbs.
Access: The building is wheelchair-accessible. A short ladder or a lift can be used to enter the water.
Questions? Read our Shark Dive Frequently Asked Questions or contact [email protected]
Before You Dive
- Fill out the online waivers that were linked in your ticket confirmation.
- If you would like to request an accommodation, please complete this form. Select “Diving (Shark Dive @ PDZA).”
- Get ready to join thousands of Eye-to-Eye Shark Dive participants who have taken action to support sharks.