Shark Observatory - Ras Mohammed

Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt Ras Mohammed National Park

5.0 (1 review)

Advanced

Dramatic wall dive with incredible topography and pelagic encounters.

Boat Access
22m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth

About this dive site

This dive site, known as Shark Observatory, is a premier destination for wall divers. Located on the Ras Mohammed national park headland, it’s named after the observation point overlooking the sea. The dive features a dramatic sheer wall characterized by numerous inlets, overhangs, and small open cave systems. Sunlight penetrates these formations, illuminating the coral-fringed plate above. It offers a visually stunning experience with its intricate underwater topography. This dive provides opportunities to explore diverse marine life within this unique environment.

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Site Ratings

Big Marine Life Very Good
Macro Marine Life Very Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Famousness Famous

Plan Your Visit

drift divesharkturtlecoral reefwall dive

Marine Life

Grey reef sharkSchooling barracudaJackfishTunaNapoleon wrasseGiant moray eelAnthiasGorgonian sea fansSoft corals

Things to Note

Difficulty:

Advanced

Deep wall profile with potential for strong and unpredictable currents.

Hazards:
currentdepthboat traffic
Current Strength:

Variable

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