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Shab Samir Anoor

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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Scuba diving – photo by Jeremy Bishop on Unsplash

# Shab Samir Anoor Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Shab Samir Anoor is a premier reef dive site located in Qesm Hurghada, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This shallow to moderate depth site, typically ranging from 5 to 25 meters, suits divers of intermediate skill levels.

Divers explore vibrant coral formations featuring hard and soft corals that create stunning underwater landscapes. The reef structure offers excellent visibility, allowing underwater photographers to capture the site’s natural beauty.

Marine life at Shab Samir Anoor includes colorful reef fish species, butterflyfish, groupers, and snappers. Divers frequently encounter sea turtles, rays, and moray eels among the coral crevices. Larger pelagic species occasionally patrol the deeper sections.

The site’s moderate currents provide dynamic diving experiences while remaining manageable for intermediate divers. The shallow sections are ideal for longer bottom times and detailed exploration of coral gardens.

Shab Samir Anoor delivers the classic Red Sea diving experience with accessible depths, abundant marine life, and spectacular coral ecosystems that make it a favorite among divers visiting Hurghada.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Broomtail Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Broomtail Wrasse Cheilinus lunulatus lovelyclemmy
Yellowmouth Moray — seen at this dive site
Yellowmouth Moray Gymnothorax nudivomer bencostamagna
Geometric Moray — seen at this dive site
Geometric Moray Gymnothorax griseus xeniorn
Yellow Boxfish — seen at this dive site
Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum xeniorn
Klunzinger's Wrasse — seen at this dive site
Klunzinger's Wrasse Thalassoma rueppellii lovelyclemmy
Halfmoon Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Halfmoon Angelfish Pomacanthus maculosus popaul

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
GPS 27.3062°, 33.8187°