Diving at dive sites in Egypt: Diving in Egypt in regions such as Dahab, Sharm el-Sheik,Tiran, Ras Mohammed, Hurghada and Safaga.

20 July 2008   Admin

Diving at dive site Shark Observatory or Ras Mohammed Wall

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Name divesite: Shark Observatory
Depth: 0-40m (0-131ft) and deeper
Visibility: 10-30m (32-98ft)
Accessibility: Boat
Time to visit: All year around with warmest water in summer (apr-aug)
Specifications: Be prepared to handle the current, plan this dive well. Diving next to a huge vertical wall of coral. The current and waves make this a divesite with a heavy surge. The strong current makes this a perfect drift dive. This dive has a lot of marine life. This is a cave or large cavern dive, specialty not always required. This is a deep dive, plan it well.

A whole school of glassfishShark Observatory or Ras Mohammed Wall is located at the foot of the observatory cliff in the north. Sharks used to be seen from the cliff in huge numbers but with the increase of tourism they have moved to quieter areas. There are two entry points from shore but be careful as there is no shore exit point once after the cliff. The wall is steep and descents to more than 90 meters with some nice overhangs and caves in it.

Trumpet fish near Sharm El-SheikBecause of its steep profile you won't be blown away by the amount of smaller reef fish. They are not absent of course as you probably see wrasses, groupers, turtles and snappers. Coral growth is excellent with many species of soft and hard corals. If you are lucky you might spot whale sharks in this area. Pelagic such as jacks, trevallies, barracudas and several types of sharks often hang around in the current waiting for an easy prey. This dive site is stunning in its own way with many species of pelagic and a fantastic steep wall.


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