Shark Observatory - Sharm el-Sheikh

Shark Observatory is a solid choice when you're diving the Ras Mohammed National Park. We like it for its dramatic wall, which drops pretty steeply, creating some serious depth. Look out for the resident school of Threadfin, a shimmering silver cloud that often hangs off the corner. You'll likely spot plenty of reef fish, like Red Sea Clown Surgeons and the occasional Pharaoh Cuttlefish tucked into a crevice. It’s a nice drift dive if the currents are running, suitable for most experience levels, but keep an eye on your depth. We’ve even seen dolphins pass by here, usually the Indian Ocean bottlenose.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
27.731056, 34.259785
Type
wall
Maximum Depth
15-40m

Marine Protected Area: محمية رأس محمد

Best Time to Dive in Sharm el-Sheikh

The warmest water temperatures in Sharm el-Sheikh occur in August, averaging 29.9°C. The coolest conditions are in March at 22.5°C.

Monthly Water Temperatures

  • January: 23.6°C
  • February: 22.8°C
  • March: 22.5°C
  • April: 23.3°C
  • May: 25.6°C
  • June: 26.9°C
  • July: 28.4°C
  • August: 29.9°C
  • September: 28.6°C
  • October: 27.8°C
  • November: 27.1°C
  • December: 25.3°C

Nearby Dive Sites in Sharm el-Sheikh

Nearest Dive Centres to Shark Observatory

Marine Life in Sharm el-Sheikh

Home to 13 recorded species including 6 whales & dolphins, 5 reef fish, 1 sharks & rays, 1 crabs & lobsters.

Notable Species

Recommended Packing List for Shark Observatory

Based on average water temperature of 26.0°C, currents 10 cm/s.

  • Shorty or Rashguard - warm 26°C water needs minimal exposure protection
  • Mask - essential for every dive
  • Fins
  • BCD - buoyancy compensator
  • Regulator - your most safety-critical piece of gear
  • Dive Computer - tracks depth, time, and NDL
  • Surface Marker Buoy (SMB) - essential for boat pickups
  • Dive Torch - useful for crevices and colour at depth
  • Underwater Camera - capture your diving memories