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Shark Observatory (German: Shark observation point, Arabic:نقطة مراقبة القروش, Nuqṭa Murāqaba al-Qurush, „Observation point for sharks“) Is a lookout point and a Diving area at the southern tip of Cape Raʾs Muḥammad im egyptianRaʾs Muḥammad National Park. The dive site is usually chosen as an afternoon dive site after doing the in the morning Shark and Jolanda reefs has visited.
background
The Shark Observatory, sometimes too Raʾs Muḥammad Wall called, has two viewpoints in a very convenient location. The rocks rise here about 50 meters in height. But sharks can only be seen now and then. Under no circumstances should one insist on wanting to see sharks, because the disappointment is rather big.
To the west of the Shark Observatory is a rather large, almost rectangular lagoon with a sandy beach to the north.
getting there
Divers usually travel on a day trip boat from the jetty jetty) in the south of the Naʿama Bay from Sharm esch-Sheikh or from the jetty in Old Sharm. The goal is also within the framework of the so-called north route to Strait of Gūbāl driven by safari boats.
There are no anchorages for the ships.
A road leads to the viewpoints, via which the beach area, the main beach, on the edge of the lagoon can also be reached. You can also snorkel from here.
Tourist Attractions
Due to the lack of anchorages, the dive can only be done as a drift dive, from northeast to southwest around the cape. The dive begins in the area of the second, northern lookout point at a depth of around 15 meters.
The almost smooth wall drops down to a depth of 70 meters and is covered with soft corals. In the area of the edge there is a small overhang about 10 meters deep. Countercurrents are to be expected behind the edge. After circumnavigating the cape you come to a cave and a little later to the beach in the lagoon.
Soft corals and gorgonians can be observed. The reef inhabitants include turtles, including hawksbill turtles, mackerel, barracudas and lionfish. You should always let your eyes wander into the blue in search of large fish. In the summer months you can even see whale sharks (Rhincodon typus) succeed.
An almost rectangular one extends to the west 1 lagoon(27 ° 43 '52 "N.34 ° 15 ′ 29 ″ E) with a beautiful beach. From here it is also possible to dive to the reef parts to the west of the lagoon.
Kitchen and accommodation
Meals are provided on the day boats. Accommodation can be found in Sharm esch-Sheikh or Dahab.
trips
Visiting the reef can be compared to other reefs in the Raʾs Muḥammad National Park or other local diving areas of Sharm esch-Sheikh connect.
literature
- : Sinai Diving Guide: Part 1; German edition. Verona: Geodia, 2005, ISBN 978-88-87177-66-4 . Dive site 30.
