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Sha'ab Sheer East

Also known as Shaab Sheer East; Shaab Shear East

The large, quiet anchorage on the east side of the horseshoe-shaped Sha'ab Sheer reef, heavily used by liveaboards as an overnight…

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The large, quiet anchorage on the east side of the horseshoe-shaped Sha'ab Sheer reef, heavily used by liveaboards as an overnight mooring. The reef top starts within centimetres of the surface. Depth 1–30 m; day boat; Sheltered inside the horseshoe; mild. Stronger flow in the channel. current; visibility 15-25 m. Red Sea coastal protectorate waters; a designated safe overnight anchorage.

Highlights

  • The large, quiet anchorage on the east side of the horseshoe-shaped Sha'ab Sheer reef, heavily used by liveaboards as an overnight mooring. The reef top starts within centimetres of the surface.

Marine life

  • hard coral heads breaking the surface at low tide
  • glassfish
  • anemonefish
  • moray eel
  • turtle

Good to know

Best season
Year-round.
Protected status
Red Sea coastal protectorate waters; a designated safe overnight anchorage.
Fees
Covered by the day-boat environmental charge.

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