Sha’ab Sharm

Marsa Alam


Impressive topography and excellent marine life (hammerheads, barracuda, groper and yellowmouth moray eels) mark this large, kidney-shaped offshore reef 30km north-east of Wadi Gimal. Depth: 15m to more than 40m. Rating: advanced.


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