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.
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
The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 200
Alamy-WaterFrame
246 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 600
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Wrasse
91 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 25
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Eagle Ray
45 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 27
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Barracuda
40 Sightings
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Total number of species approx.: 28
Udo Kefrig
Clownfish
474 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 100
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Parrotfish
387 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 130
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Butterfly Fish
352 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 90
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Angelfish
349 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 12
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Lionfish
324 Sightings
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The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.
Total number of species approx.: 80
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Stingrays
226 Sightings
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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.
