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Shark Observatory
Shark Observatory is a Ras Mohammed wall dive.
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Local operator required
Use a local Sharm operator; park logistics and the optional shore route make local guidance the normal planning assumption.
Plan it as a guided Sharm boat day with open-blue exposure, a steep wall, and a route that suits confident current-aware divers.
About Shark Observatory
Shark Observatory is a Ras Mohammed wall dive below the headland lookout, where a steep reef edge drops into open blue water and folds into gullies, overhangs, and caves. It is a guided boat-first site for current-aware teams, with jacks, turtles, reef sharks, and small wall life along the edge, while the shore approach remains an expert-only option.
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Research Estimate At Shark Observatory
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 30m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentModerate current
Where Is Shark Observatory?
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Shark Observatory Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
15m - 65m
Depth Note
The practical route starts in the mid-teens and follows the wall; the site itself drops much deeper offshore.
Best Season
March to May and September to November
Typical Conditions
Open blue-water wall with clear visibility, occasional current, and a mix of ledges, gullies, overhangs, and cave-like shelter.
Safety & Access At Shark Observatory
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Key Hazards
Strong currentOverhead environment
Safety Notes
Currents can be tricky. Shore access involves swimming through a hole in the reef, which adds overhead-like constraints; use appropriate training and plan entry/exit carefully.
Access Restrictions
Boat access is the normal plan. The shore approach uses a swim through the reef and should only be planned by teams already comfortable with the site and local conditions.
Legal Notes
Inside Ras Mohammed National Park, so park rules and conservation restrictions apply. Follow official dive-site guidance and operator instructions.
Local Intel For Shark Observatory
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Scuba Diving
Best as a guided wall dive for intermediate divers comfortable with current and blue-water exposure; the shore-hole route is more committing and should be treated as advanced.
Freediving
Not a casual freedive target; the wall and current make it suitable only for experienced, locally supervised teams on a calm day.
Snorkeling
Not a routine snorkel stop. Surface time only makes sense with a crew that knows the local route and conditions, and even then it is not the default use case.
Wildlife at Shark Observatory
Species commonly reported at this site, with direct links into their wildlife guides.
Recent Logged Visits At Shark Observatory
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Dive Spot Log Averages At Shark Observatory
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility30m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
