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Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Mushroom is a scenic Musandam slope dive
Sheesha Bay slope site between Red and Black Islands with soft corals, moderate visibility, and mild current.
About Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Mushroom (Sunken Reef) is a Musandam slope dive inside Sheesha Bay, tucked between Red and Black Islands. The reef mixes soft corals, table-top structure, and a broad cast of fish life, so it feels more like a relaxed scenic wall-and-slope dive than a hard-current channel run. A slack high tide makes the site easier to read and more comfortable to enjoy.
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Research Estimate At Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Conservative baseline from public research. No community dives logged yet.
VisibilityVisibility: 12m
AccessModerate entry effort
CoralHealthy coral
Aquatic LifeGreat variety
FacilitiesBasic facilities
CurrentLight current
Where Is Mushroom (Sunken Reef)?
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Mushroom (Sunken Reef) Planning Details
Depth range, seasonality, and planning context.
Reported Depth
5m - 25m
Depth Note
The reef lies around 5 to 25 meters deep, with the shallowest usable point around 5 meters.
Best Season
Year-round, with slack high tide preferred.
Typical Conditions
Table-top reef with sloping walls, mild current, and a comfortable scenic profile.
Safety & Access At Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Hazards, restrictions, and access requirements.
Safety Notes
A mild current may be present; check the current before starting the dive.
Access Restrictions
Check the current before entering, and use GPS or landmark triangulation to find the sunken reef.
Legal Notes
Follow the boat brief and current call, and keep the route within the guide's plan.
Local Intel For Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Community notes to help plan your visit.
Access
The site sits inside Sheesha Bay between Red and Black Islands, so boat navigation and a pre-dive location check help.
Coral
The reef is a table-top style slope with hard and soft coral, plus a ridge on the eastern side.
Aquatic Life
King fish, giant trevally, snappers, sweetlips, barracuda, fusiliers, turtles, stingrays, parrotfish, damsel fish, scorpion fish, batfish, and honeycomb eel are all listed.
Facilities
Musandam dive operators out of Dibba support the site, and the dive is normally run as a guided boat outing.
Recent Logged Visits At Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Community dive logs and visit reports for this site.
Dive Spot Log Averages At Mushroom (Sunken Reef)
Average conditions based on logged dives & visits.
Conditions
Avg. Visibility12m
Activity
No dive activity logged yet.
