Sudan · Central Sudan

Angarosh

Also known as: Angarosh Reef, Mother of Sharks

Best time to dive

November to April; October to July

What you might see

  • BarracudaLikely
  • Grey reef sharkLikely
  • Hammerhead sharkLikely
  • Manta rayPossible
  • Tiger sharkLikely

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 viable - isolated pinnacle in open water with strong current and dive action concentrated at depth, no sheltered shallow area

Safety notes

Strong/unpredictable currents, deep profile with decompression risk, remote exposed site with limited shelter and slow emergency response; broader access hazard - Sudan's ongoing civil war (since April 2023) and 2025 drone strikes on Port Sudan have disrupted or halted most liveaboard operations, confirm current operator status before booking (VERIFY)

Permits & fees

Sudan tourist visa required for all visitors; marine conservation/park fees are typically bundled into liveaboard trip cost by the operator - no independent per-dive permit fee documented

Permits and operators change - confirm before booking.

Location

Nearest hub: Port Sudan

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