Explore Sharks Bay

Sharks Bay is a dive site located off the coast of Sharm El Sheik, on the coast of the Red Sea in Sinai, Egypt. It is a shore dive site, which is unique in this area, and suitable for beginners who are doing their dive courses, but also to more advanced divers who want to admire the underwater life here. It is not a dive site to visit for large pelagic species or deep tec dives, but it has its own charm which everyone should experience.

Dive Activity

Diving in Sharks Bay

The topography of this dive site is ideal for courses; there are sandy bottoms perfect for Open Water divers needing to do their skills, and for certain Advanced Open Water dives. This site also has a canyon for deeper dives.

Underwater photographers have so many macro marine subjects to capture here as this dive sites is filled with small reef life.

This marine life transforms at night which is what makes this a fantastic night dive site. 

Dive Sites

Aqualung

Shark’s Bay (★4.3)

Shark’s Bay is one of the most common dive sites in SSH. The bay formation and it’s easy access attract snorkelers and divers of all levels. The gentle sloping bottom makes it perfect for conducting courses. A dive to the north or to the south reef can be done; both are great dives.
Mares

Four Seasons House Reef (★4.5)

One of the most prestigious House Reefs located on the coast of Sharm, the sandy slopy topography provides home to a wide variety of Red Sea Marine Life, colonies of hard and soft corals, and beautiful pinnacles engulfed in coral reef. This dive site is the perfect start for experienced and beginner divers.

Top Wildlife Sightings in Sharks Bay

This is a well known dive site for night dives as some exciting species are spotted in the dark;  Hermit Crabs, Starfish, Squid and Cuttlefish. During the day you will spot the well camouflages Stonefish and Scorpion Fish, at pinnacle divers can admire the Groupers, Mantis Shrimp, Moray Eels and Harlequin Shrimp. Divers might get lucky and see an Octopus or a Spanish Sea Dance run by.

Wildlife Sightings are Based on User Generated Content

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Moray Eel
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Wrasse
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Eagle Ray
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Barracuda
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Clownfish
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Parrotfish
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Butterfly Fish
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Angelfish
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Lionfish
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Pufferfish
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Stingrays
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Triggerfish
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Surgeonfish
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Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl

Bannerfish
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Sweetlips and Grunts
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Damselfish
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Soldierfish
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Trumpetfish
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Snapper
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Grouper/Basslets
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Boxfish
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The best Months to dive in Sharks Bay

The Red Sea has pretty exceptional diving conditions throughout the year which is one of the factors which makes it so attractive for divers (alongside the vibrant colours and pristine life). The water temperatures vary between 20 and 30 degrees Celsius and the visibility between 20 and 30 metres.