TALITA - Sharm el-Sheikh

The Talita wreck sits deep, and we usually save it for later in the trip when everyone's comfortable with their weighting and air consumption. She’s a decent sized cargo ship, 76 metres long, that went down in 1988, so there's a fair bit to see. You can explore the bow, bridge, and stern, though the real draw for us is the engine room, often bustling with glassfish and the odd barracuda lurking in the shadows. We've seen some impressive schools of snapper here too, often silhouetted against the ambient light filtering down. It's a proper wreck dive, best for experienced divers comfortable with deeper profiles.

Location
Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, Red Sea & Middle East
Coordinates
28.640638, 32.982640
Type
wreck
Maximum Depth
60m

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 TALITA

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 TALITA

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