Oceanic whitetips on offshore walls.
The dive
Two remote pinnacles draped in soft coral, two old wrecks, and the Red Sea's most reliable oceanic whitetip encounters in the blue.
When to go
Liveaboard-only; the offshore reefs are best in late spring and autumn, when oceanic whitetips patrol the walls.
Readiness
Master-level site — suits experienced Rescue / Master divers. Typical requirements:
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Logistics
| Getting there | International flight + offshore liveaboard. Fly to Hurghada (HRG) or Marsa Alam (RMF) and board a southern Red Sea liveaboard; no day-boat access. |
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| Where to stay | Liveaboard only. Liveaboard only — two tiny islets far offshore. |
| Operator to look for | Master-rated liveaboards with current and oceanic-whitetip briefings. |
Sources
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