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Sheik Malek

Sheik Malek

The Red Sea, Egypt

Depth
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20m

Visibility
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8m - 23m

Entry
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Shore

Experience Level

Beginner


About Sheik Malek

This dive site consists of various structures which make this dive like a maze,one accesses the site via a hole within the reef top or via the lagoon.Located by the mouth is a small wooden wreck which can be somewhat interesting even though the water here is a bit murky.Located on the outside of the bay is an area where there are stacks of corals as well as pinnacles,here the visibility is noticably clearer too.There have been reports of both manatees as well as dolphins here

Sheik Malek Dive Info

Terrain & Features

Other

Entry Type

Shore

Max Depth

20m

Visibility Range

8m 23m

Experience Level

Beginner

Best Gas

21% – 47%

O2
Marine Life

  • Various
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