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.

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SeaMax Sharm Top Rated For a Reason

SeaMax Sharm Top Rated For a Reason

Safety LevelSafety isn't just a checklist for us; it’s our foundation. From strict adherence to international diving standards to regular emergency drills and top-tier medical readiness, we ensure every dive is as secure as it is breathtaking. You dive with absolute peace of mind.OrganizationA seamless trip requires flawless logistics. We handle everything—from precise pickup timings and smooth equipment preparation to efficient boat boarding—so you don't waste a single minute of your holiday. All you have to do is show up and dive.Dive Guide Experience, Knowledge & SkillsOur guides are the elite of the Red Sea. With thousands of logged dives , hundreds of courses and deep local knowledge, they don't just lead the way—they read the currents, spot the rarest marine life, and adapt the dive perfectly to your comfort and skill level.Equipment ConditionAs SeaMax client you deserve the best. With a Partnership with AQUALUNG — We exclusively provide premium, meticulously maintained scuba gear that undergoes rigorous servicing and sanitization after every trip. When you dive with SeaMax, you are using reliable, top-of-the-line equipment.Quality of Choosing Diving SpotsSharm El Sheikh has world-class sites, but timing is everything. We monitor daily weather, crowds, and sea conditions to handpick the absolute best dive spots each morning. Whether it's Ras Mohammed or the Straits of Tiran, we aim to get you there at the perfect moment.Boat ConditionOur own boats (Miami & Ibiza) are designed for ultimate comfort and stability at sea. Featuring spacious dive decks for easy kitting up, shaded relaxation areas, and clean, modern saloons, our boats serve as your luxury base camp on the Red Sea.Food & Other FacilitiesA great dive day includes great fuel. We serve freshly prepared, nutritious buffet lunches on board, alongside unlimited drinks to keep you hydrated and energized. Every facility on our boats is designed to feel like a premium floating lounge.Level of CareTo us, you are a VIP guest, not just a booking number. From picking you up to setting up your gear, our team anticipates your needs before you even ask. It’s personalized hospitality, from check-in to your final logbook stamp.

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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

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Shark’s Bay <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.3)</span>

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.
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Four Seasons House Reef <span class="text-color-primary text-sm"> (★4.5)</span>

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.

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.

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

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Moray Eel

Moray Eel
291 Sightings
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2
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18
M
26
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19
M
20
J
23
J
21
A
27
S
13
O
54
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42
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26

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Total number of species approx.: 600

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Wrasse

Wrasse
101 Sightings
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3
F
0
M
18
A
4
M
27
J
1
J
14
A
0
S
0
O
18
N
15
D
1

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

Eagle Ray
50 Sightings
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1
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0
M
0
A
0
M
3
J
10
J
21
A
15
S
0
O
0
N
0
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 27

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Barracuda

Barracuda
46 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
7
J
0
A
0
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0
O
14
N
10
D
14
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Green Turtle

Green Turtle
16 Sightings
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1
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0
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0
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0
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0
J
0
J
3
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0
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0
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12
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0
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0

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Total number of species approx.: 28

Udo Kefrig
Clownfish

Clownfish
545 Sightings
J
21
F
41
M
64
A
48
M
54
J
49
J
38
A
46
S
22
O
67
N
52
D
43

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Total number of species approx.: 100

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Parrotfish

Parrotfish
458 Sightings
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19
F
30
M
68
A
50
M
49
J
32
J
34
A
30
S
16
O
64
N
42
D
24

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Total number of species approx.: 130

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Butterfly Fish

Butterfly Fish
416 Sightings
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17
F
28
M
51
A
38
M
51
J
35
J
34
A
25
S
14
O
57
N
31
D
35

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Total number of species approx.: 90

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Angelfish

Angelfish
407 Sightings
J
17
F
28
M
53
A
35
M
51
J
25
J
32
A
27
S
21
O
53
N
31
D
34

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Total number of species approx.: 12

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Lionfish

Lionfish
373 Sightings
J
6
F
26
M
39
A
30
M
42
J
29
J
30
A
16
S
15
O
64
N
51
D
25

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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Pufferfish

Pufferfish
260 Sightings
J
4
F
15
M
31
A
21
M
43
J
25
J
20
A
17
S
10
O
33
N
25
D
16

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

Stingrays
256 Sightings
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4
F
15
M
25
A
10
M
21
J
23
J
19
A
26
S
14
O
56
N
24
D
19

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Triggerfish

Triggerfish
246 Sightings
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1
F
17
M
47
A
17
M
33
J
20
J
26
A
22
S
0
O
43
N
18
D
2

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Total number of species approx.: 85

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Surgeonfish

Surgeonfish
209 Sightings
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0
F
17
M
22
A
18
M
36
J
7
J
19
A
18
S
0
O
34
N
20
D
18

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 8

Alamy-Reinhard Dirscherl
Bannerfish

Bannerfish
189 Sightings
J
3
F
0
M
31
A
25
M
33
J
4
J
19
A
1
S
10
O
28
N
20
D
15

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Soldierfish

Soldierfish
91 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
19
A
12
M
22
J
1
J
16
A
0
S
0
O
19
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 350

Alamy-Andre Seal
Damselfish

Damselfish
89 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
18
A
1
M
19
J
1
J
15
A
0
S
0
O
15
N
19
D
1

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Total number of species approx.: 150

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Sweetlips and Grunts

Sweetlips and Grunts
82 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
16
A
13
M
19
J
1
J
18
A
3
S
0
O
11
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 110

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Snapper

Snapper
69 Sightings
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1
F
12
M
13
A
12
M
0
J
4
J
14
A
0
S
0
O
13
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Trumpetfish

Trumpetfish
66 Sightings
J
2
F
1
M
30
A
0
M
0
J
3
J
1
A
1
S
0
O
24
N
2
D
2

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 250

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Grouper/Basslets

Grouper/Basslets
63 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
3
A
1
M
4
J
17
J
12
A
0
S
0
O
22
N
4
D
0

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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Boxfish

Boxfish
49 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
12
A
0
M
12
J
2
J
2
A
1
S
0
O
19
N
1
D
0

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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Goatfish

Goatfish
39 Sightings
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0
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1
M
3
A
1
M
10
J
2
J
2
A
0
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0
O
19
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 15

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Garfish

Garfish
28 Sightings
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2
F
0
M
13
A
1
M
0
J
1
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
10
N
0
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 20

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Porcupinefish

Porcupinefish
24 Sightings
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1
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
5
J
1
A
1
S
0
O
13
N
2
D
1

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Sand Eel

Sand Eel
22 Sightings
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0
F
1
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
1
J
10
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
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0

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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Emperor

Emperor
22 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
10
J
0
J
11
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 40

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Jackfish

Jackfish
18 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
0
J
1
J
16
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
1
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 60

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Squirrelfish

Squirrelfish
18 Sightings
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0
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
13
J
1
J
4
A
0
S
0
O
0
N
0
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 3

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Cornetfish

Cornetfish
16 Sightings
J
1
F
0
M
0
A
0
M
1
J
0
J
0
A
0
S
0
O
12
N
2
D
0

The image shown is a representative illustration and does not depict every individual animal in this category.

Total number of species approx.: 30

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Stonefish

Stonefish
14 Sightings
J
0
F
1
M
3
A
1
M
1
J
3
J
1
A
0
S
0
O
2
N
2
D
0

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