Shaab Sharm

# Shaab Sharm Dive Site

Shaab Sharm is a premier diving destination located in Qesm Marsa Alam, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. This reef system offers depths ranging from 12 to 40 meters, making it suitable for intermediate to advanced divers seeking diverse underwater experiences.

Divers encounter vibrant coral formations, dramatic drop-offs, and pristine reef walls teeming with Red Sea marine life. The site features abundant schools of fusiliers, snappers, and groupers, alongside encounters with rays, sharks, and sea turtles. Colorful reef fish, including angelfish and butterflyfish, populate the shallow coral gardens, while deeper sections reveal larger pelagic species.

The reef’s topography creates excellent drift diving opportunities, with strong currents that attract larger marine fauna. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions. The site’s natural channels and formations provide multiple entry points and exploration routes.

Shaab Sharm combines accessibility with excellent biodiversity, making it ideal for divers looking to experience the Red Sea’s renowned marine ecosystem while enjoying varied underwater terrain and consistent wildlife encounters.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Lined Bristletooth Ctenochaetus striatus wetlens

Blackspotted Rubberlip Plectorhinchus gaterinus gloria20293

Yellow Boxfish Ostracion cubicum wetlens

Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas martinatichackova

Green Sea Turtle Chelonia mydas verfrexxener

Masked Butterflyfish Chaetodon semilarvatus susannespider

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)