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Elphinstone Reef

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Offshore reef with sheer walls on both sides. Known for oceanic whitetip shark encounters on the plateaus.

60 m
Max depth
excellent
Visibility
October–December
Best season

Location

Marsa Alam · Red Sea · Egypt

Coordinates: 25.2930, 34.8640

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Why dive here

Oceanic whitetip sharks
Sheer walls north and south
Plateaus at 40–60 m
Hammerhead sightings

Conditions & safety

Skill leveladvanced
Entry typeboat
Max depth60 m
Currentstrong
Visibilityexcellent
Best seasonOctober–December
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