This is one of the most famous dive site in Egypt. The Elphinstone Reef is full of healthy corals, magnificent clear blue water, and rich marine life. It is also a great destination to see your first shark.
The dive site location, environment, and reef formation makes this site one of the most important locations for sharks such as the oceanic whitetip and hammerhead shark.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | ||||||||||||
| Rays | ||||||||||||
| Eagle Ray | ||||||||||||
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| Barracuda | ||||||||||||
| Lionfish |
| Jan - Mar | Apr - Jun | Jul - Sep | Oct - Dec | |
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| Sharks | ||||
| Great Hammerhead Shark | ||||
| Oceanic Whitetip Shark | ||||
| Rays | ||||
| Eagle Ray | ||||
| Fishes | ||||
| Barracuda | ||||
| Lionfish |
Diving with mantas and other rays is one of the most sought-after dive experiences and is not to be missed! In this program, you’ll learn how to safely interact with rays as a diver and recognize different ray species. You’ll learn about the vital role rays play in ocean ecosystems and earn your SSI Manta & Ray Ecology Specialty certification.
