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    SHANNO dive site
    wreck
    8m
    Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti

    SHANNO

    Best months: Dec–Mar

    Why dive here

    With 197+ marine species recorded in the area - including blacktip reef sharks, blue-spotted stingrays, dugongs, hammerhead sharks and sea turtles - SHANNO offers some of Gulf of Tadjoura's richest wreck diving. Water ranges 27-32°C, warmest June, September, October.

    Best timeDec–Mar
    WetsuitA 3mm shorty or thin full wetsuit
    Marine lifeBlacktip Reef Sharks, Blue-Spotted Stingrays, Dugongs, Hammerhead Sharks and Sea Turtles · 197+ species recorded
    Water27-32°C · warmest June, September, October
    CharacterWreck dive · max 8m
    StandoutExceptional marine biodiversity

    We like Shanno because it’s a nice, easy dive, sitting shallow at just 8 meters. It's the remains of a steamship, scuttled back in 1941, and while it's marked as "dangerous" on the charts, that just means it's a known wreck, not that it’s falling apart on your head. The structure is pretty broken up, but you can still make out the bow and stern sections, perfect for a leisurely swim-through or just peering into shadowed nooks. The wreck itself has become a home to all sorts of critters – we’ve seen plenty of schooling snapper and barracuda hanging around, and the occasional turtle cruises by too. It’s a great spot for newer wreck divers or anyone who just wants a relaxed, interesting dive without the depth.

    Typical SHANNO Dive Profile

    5m10mSafety Stop0m8m max~60 min estimated bottom time

    Illustrative profile based on site depth and type. Actual dive profiles vary - always follow your dive computer and training.

    Safety Notes

    Wreck site - avoid penetration without wreck diving certification. Watch for sharp metal and entanglement hazards.

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    Conditions

    Ocean conditions, forecast and tides for SHANNO

    SHANNO Ocean Conditions

    Monthly averages for SHANNO, sourced from Open-Meteo marine data - nearest station: Open-Meteo marine grid (11.95, 43.3) (19km away)

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    October Averages

    Sea Temperature

    32°C

    89°F · Range: 29.6–33.4°C

    Air Temperature

    30°C

    86°F

    Wind Speed

    4.2 m/s

    8.2 knots

    Atmospheric Pressure

    1010.7 hPa

    Based on 4 years of monitoring data · Data sources: Open-Meteo marine data

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