Dive-site story
Located north of Port Sudan, this classic offshore atoll features a protected inner lagoon, dramatic outer reef walls, and the historic remains of Jacques Cousteau's Conshelf II underwater habitat experiment from 1963. The south plateau extends out into deep blue open water, where currents funnel nutrients and attract large pelagic species.
Submerged structures and shark cage remains from Jacques Cousteau's Précontinent II project
South plateau cleaning stations frequented by schooling scalloped hammerhead sharks
Steep outer drop-offs covered in dense soft corals and massive gorgonian sea fans
Location
Use the map to plan with your operator and confirm the exact entry point on the day.
Seasonality
Spring brings cooler water temperatures that draw pelagic sharks into shallower plateau depths.
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 | ||||||||||||
| Silky sharkCarcharhinus falciformis | Seasonal | ||||||||||||
| Great barracudaSphyraena barracuda | Common | ||||||||||||
| Bigeye trevallyCaranx sexfasciatus | Common |
Marine forecast
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