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Egypt · Ras Mohammed National Park

Shark Observatory

Best time to dive

January to December

What you might see

  • Grey reef sharkPossible
  • NudibranchLikely
  • Sea turtleLikely
  • Whale sharkPossible

Sightings are seasonal probabilities, not promises - even in peak season nature does its own thing.

Certification & difficulty

Advanced Open Water - advanced conditions (currents/depth); dive within your training.

Snorkelling

Not a snorkel site - Not suitable - boat-access wall/drop-off site with no shallow shore entry

Safety notes

Medium-strong currents, deep wall (risk of overshooting depth limits), boat traffic - use SMB

Permits & fees

Ras Mohammed National Park entrance fee (~7 EUR per person, paid via dive center at checkout)

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Sharm el-Sheikh

This profile is desk research, compiled from public sources - not a first-hand dive report. Coordinates are approximate.

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