Daedalus
Legendary offshore reef with sharks and pristine coral walls.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
This dive site is a legendary offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea, famous for its dramatic sheer walls and encounters with large pelagic life. Divers come here for the chance to see schooling hammerheads in summer and curious oceanic whitetip sharks. The reef walls are covered in pristine hard and soft corals, making it a spectacular wide-angle photography destination.
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Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Hammerhead SharkOceanic Whitetip SharkThresher SharkGrey Reef SharkManta RayTunaBarracudaAnthiasGorgonian Sea FansHard and Soft Corals
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Remote offshore location with strong currents, deep walls, and challenging conditions.
Hazards:
currentdepthboat trafficmarine life
Current Strength:
Strong
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