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Sha ab Khanzir

Dahab, Red Sea, Egypt

Photo: Tim Sheerman-Chase · CC BY 2.0
EntryShore
Max depth25 m
LevelIntermediate and up
Water bodyGulf of Aqaba
Water temp21–28°C
Estimated from climate dataMay–Nov

About this site

Sha ab Khanzir is a reef dive site near Dahab, South Sinai, Egypt, in the Gulf of Aqaba. It is reached from the shore with a maximum depth of about 25 m. Best for divers with some experience. Marine life recorded within about 5 km (OBIS/GBIF) includes nudibranchs, groupers, lionfish, stingrays, moray eels. Typical surface water temperature ranges from about 21 to 28 °C over the year.

Conditions by month

BestGoodMixed
OctoberBest

Typically one of the best months here.

Marine life

Recorded nearby

Nearby sites

Straight-line distances.

Sources: Dive Vibe Community (ODbL) · Species occurrences: OBIS (CC BY 4.0), GBIF.org