Beginner/night-dive suitability and low-current description.
Shaab Bohar Kebir is a boat-access coral garden in Fury Shoals.
Shaab Bohar Kebir is a boat-access coral garden in Fury Shoals.
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Boat access from Hamata is the standard way to dive the site.
Shaab Bohar Kebir is a boat-access reef in the northern Fury Shoals with east and west sections packed with coral blocks, soft corals, and a broad coral garden. The site is known for reef fish, sharks, and rays, and it rewards slow coverage more than depth alone. The profile is straightforward, but it still asks for steady buoyancy and respect for the reef structure.
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
1m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef is described as spanning about 1 to 25 m, with east-side pinnacles starting around 20 m and rising to the surface.
Typical Conditions
Broad coral garden with east and west sections, low-current conditions, and enough structure for a full reef-focused dive.
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Safety Notes
Watch for sharks and rays in the coral garden, and keep buoyancy steady over the reef blocks and pinnacles.
Access Restrictions
Boat access from Hamata is the normal route.
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
A reef-focused dive over coral blocks and pinnacles, with east and west sections that can be covered on a boat dive.
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Planning answers for access, conditions, timing, and site logistics.
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Research Sources
Beginner/night-dive suitability and low-current description.
Local boat-diving infrastructure and dive-center support.
Hamata access timing, coral garden structure, and sharks/rays.
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