Halifax Home to Canada’s First Shark-Cage Diving Experience

Great Whites are one of the shark species that guest might see onboard the Atlantic Shark Expedition in Halifax. Mario Tama/Getty Images

Visitors to Halifax can get up close to local shark species thanks to a new commercial shark tour experience.

Marine biologist Neil Hammerschlag, founder and owner of Atlantic Shark Expeditions, says guests will be able to see local species of sharks, including great whites, blue sharks, porbeagles, and mako sharks.