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Shaab Tag

Intermediate 📍 Hurghada, Egypt
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# Shaab Tag Dive Site

Dive Conditions

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Depth
5m – 25m
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Visibility
22m
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Level
Intermediate
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Current
Moderate

Shaab Tag is a premier reef system located in Qesm Safaga, Red Sea Governorate, Egypt, offering exceptional diving experiences for both intermediate and advanced divers. This shallow to moderate depth site, typically ranging from 5-25 meters, features vibrant coral formations and dramatic reef structures that attract diverse marine life.

Divers explore stunning hard and soft coral gardens, encountering abundant species including lionfish, groupers, snappers, and various reef fish. The site’s natural topography creates exciting swim-throughs and crevices where moray eels and octopuses frequently hide. Pelagic species such as jacks and occasionally larger predators patrol the reef edges.

The reef’s accessibility and rich biodiversity make Shaab Tag ideal for underwater photography and marine observation. Currents can vary, requiring moderate experience and proper buoyancy control. Visibility typically ranges from 15-30 meters, depending on seasonal conditions.

Perfect for divers seeking authentic Red Sea reef experiences, Shaab Tag combines natural beauty with reliable marine encounters, making it a must-visit destination in the Safaga diving region.

🐠 Marine Life at This Dive Site

Masked Puffer — seen at this dive site
Masked Puffer Arothron diadematus insektograf
Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi — seen at this dive site
Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi Phyllidiopsis dautzenbergi hsini_lin
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko — seen at this dive site
Yellow Fan-fingered Gecko Ptyodactylus hasselquistii alexandraloikova
Regal Angelfish — seen at this dive site
Regal Angelfish Pygoplites diacanthus oscarhopgood
Diamondback Squid — seen at this dive site
Diamondback Squid Thysanoteuthis rhombus aubewohner
Doublebar Bream — seen at this dive site
Doublebar Bream Acanthopagrus bifasciatus andrewdeacon

Species data from iNaturalist (CC BY-NC)

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Max Depth 25 m
Min Depth 5 m
Difficulty Intermediate
Current Moderate
Visibility 22 m
GPS 26.9897°, 33.9082°