Sharm El Bahair

# Sharm El Bahair Dive Site

Sharm El Bahair, located in Qesm Al Qoseir along Egypt’s Red Sea coast, offers an exceptional diving experience in the Indian Ocean’s Red Sea region. This accessible dive site suits intermediate to advanced divers exploring the vibrant underwater landscape of Africa’s premier diving destination.

Divers descend to depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, encountering stunning coral formations and rocky outcrops teeming with marine biodiversity. The site features excellent visibility, typically 20-30 meters, allowing clear observation of the thriving reef ecosystem.

Marine life encounters include colorful reef fish, butterflyfish, parrotfish, and snappers. Larger species such as groupers and occasional reef sharks patrol the deeper sections. The area’s coral gardens showcase hard and soft corals creating a spectacular natural backdrop.

The moderate current conditions and well-defined terrain make Sharm El Bahair an ideal choice for divers seeking rich marine encounters without extreme technical demands. Perfect for underwater photography enthusiasts, this site exemplifies the Red Sea’s reputation for world-class diving and abundant aquatic life.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Titan Triggerfish Balistoides viridescens jvanderwalt

Red Sea Bird Wrasse Gomphosus klunzingeri ktnt

Rusty Parrotfish Scarus ferrugineus jvanderwalt

Peacock Grouper Cephalopholis argus jvanderwalt

Panther Flounder Bothus pantherinus sun60374

Yellowmargin Triggerfish Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus sun60374

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)