Dive-site story
Rising from abyssal depths off the coast of Port Sudan, Sanganeb Atoll is an isolated coral structure crowned by a historic British lighthouse. The atoll features steep drop-offs on its outer walls and extensive submerged plateaus at its northern and southern tips. Divers encounter powerful pelagic action on the exposed points, while the interior lagoon shelters fragile hard coral formations and juvenile fish.
Schooling hammerhead sharks patrolling the deep outer ridges
Expansive coral plateaus carpeted in dense soft corals and black coral bushes
Frequent encounters with pods of resident bottlenose dolphins
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Autumn and spring bring optimal visibility alongside frequent pelagic shark aggregations.
Marine life
| Species | Likelihood | J | F | M | A | M | J | J | A | S | O | N | D |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scalloped Hammerhead SharkSphyrna lewini | Common | ||||||||||||
| Grey Reef SharkCarcharhinus amblyrhynchos | Common | ||||||||||||
| Great BarracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Humphead WrasseCheilinus undulatus | Common | ||||||||||||
| Common Bottlenose DolphinTursiops truncatus | Seasonal |
Marine forecast
