Ras Abu Soma
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The Somabay headland forms the northern end of Safaga Bay. The “Ras“ (head), is a steep wall that ends in the south on a 25m deep plateau, main current direction is coming from the north. On the plateau you can find ancient table corals up to 4m in size, and a steep wall.
Chance of big fish is given, so encounters with gray reef sharks, whitetip reef sharks, guitarfishes, stingrays, eagle rays, and hammerhead sharks are possible.
Dive Activity & Environmental Conditions
Top Wildlife Sightings
Most frequently spotted marine life based on dive logs
#1
Moray Eel
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Lionfish
669
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#3
Stingrays
619
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#4
Clownfish
617
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#5
Parrotfish
487
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#6
Butterfly Fish
477
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#7
Pufferfish
431
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#8
Triggerfish
410
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#9
Angelfish
382
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#10
Bannerfish
337
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