This dive site is a legendary offshore reef in the Egyptian Red Sea, famous for its dramatic sheer walls and encounters with large pelagic life. Divers come here for the chance to see schooling hammerheads in summer and curious oceanic whitetip sharks. The reef walls are covered in pristine hard and soft corals, making it a spectacular wide-angle photography destination.
Daedalus
Legendary offshore reef with sharks and pristine coral walls.
Boat Access
25m Avg Depth
40m Max Depth
About this dive site
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Site Ratings
Big Marine Life Excellent
Macro Marine Life Good
Landscape Quality Excellent
Water Visibility Very Good Viz
Plan Your Visit
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Marine Life
Coral
Reef Manta Ray
Shark
Anthias
Nurse Shark
Grey Reef Shark
Tuna
Barracuda
Gorgonian
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Hammerhead Shark
Things to Note
Difficulty:
Advanced
Remote offshore location with strong currents, deep walls, and challenging conditions.
Hazards:
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Current Strength:
Strong
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