What level of diving experience is required for Sha'ab Sharm?

Sha'ab Sharm is rated advanced. A PADI Open Water certification or equivalent is the minimum recommended, with PADI Advanced Open Water strongly recommended for this site.

What marine life can you see at Sha'ab Sharm?

At Sha'ab Sharm, divers commonly encounter: manta rays, whale sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, sea turtles, moray eels.

Where is Sha'ab Sharm located?

Sha'ab Sharm is located in Egypt, in the Marsa Alam region (coordinates: 24.7869, 35.1802).

Sha'ab Sharm Diving - Marsa Alam, Egypt

Sha'ab Sharm is an advanced offshore reef near Marsa Alam known for its impressive wall diving and strong currents. The reef features steep drop-offs on multiple sides with walls decorated in vibrant soft corals, black coral bushes, and enormous gorgonian fans reaching over two meters across. Pelagic encounters are frequent with grey reef sharks, eagle rays, and large barracuda schools. The reef top at 5-8 meters provides a colorful safety stop area with pristine hard coral formations. Requires experienced boat handling and precise current assessment.