Also called the Ras Mohammed Wall, the Sharks Observatory hold its name after the sharks that used to be seen from this promontory before the arrival of mass tourism to Sharm el-Sheikh. Although it is usually accessed by boat, the site can also be reached from shore, but there are no shore exits once you find yourself after the cliff. The currents tend to be pretty strong in the area. That is why the steep wall falling to a depth of more than 90 metres is usually explored through a drift dive.
Although the sharks have moved from this busy spot to a quieter area, you might still get the chance to spot a few types of sharks, including whale sharks. Big pelagic such as jacks, trevallies and barracudas are also regular visitors of the site.
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Visibility: 10-30 m
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Although the sharks have moved from this busy spot to a quieter area, you might still get the chance to spot a few types of sharks, including whale sharks. Big pelagic such as jacks, trevallies and barracudas are also regular visitors of the site.
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Visibility: 10-30 m
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