Sha’ab Sheer West

This dive site, Sha'ab Sheer West, is located in the Red Sea, Egypt, and offers a diverse underwater experience suitable for divers of all levels. The site features a channel with potentially strong currents, making it advisable to explore only the sheltered inner areas. Navigation is straightforward within the protected section, where divers can easily explore the coral gardens and diverse marine life. While the site's history isn't widely documented, it's a popular dive spot known for its rich biodiversity. The inner area teems with a variety of Red Sea fish species, including many colorful reef fish. Morays eels are frequently sighted, often hiding in crevices within the reef structure. The hard coral garden in the northern area provides habitat for a multitude of invertebrates and smaller fish. Divers can expect to see vibrant corals, including hard corals like Acropora and Montipora, along with diverse sponge and algae communities. The best time to visit Sha'ab Sheer West is during the warmer months, from April to October, when visibility is typically excellent and the water temperature is pleasant. Stronger currents may be present in the channel during this time, reaffirming the importance of sticking to the calmer, inner areas of the reef. This dive site is generally appropriate for freediving, especially in the sheltered parts, but divers should be aware of the potential for strong currents in the channel and plan their dives accordingly.