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Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam)

Oceanic whitetip shark is the reason to dive Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam), Egypt.

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Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam)

Oceanic whitetip shark is the reason to dive Elphinstone Reef (Marsa Alam), Egypt. Best odds here: moderate for oceanic whitetip shark, peak oct-dec. Access needed ranges up to Experienced, depending which encounter you're after.

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Species
Moderate
Best odds
Oct-Dec
Peak window
20-40 m
Depth

The encounter

Oceanic whitetip shark

20-40 m · Needs Experienced

Peak Oct-Dec

Moderate odds

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