Shark Divers - the dive club in sharm

Located in the heart of Sharm El Sheikh, Shark Divers is a legally registered club serving the vibrant marine ecosystems of the Red Sea. As part of The Gate Travel Network, they provide access to a wide range of accommodation options, from budget-friendly motels to high-end luxury hotels.

Whether you are looking for a shore-based introductory dive or an advanced wreck exploration, the centre is positioned to support your progression. Their location allows for easy integration of diving excursions with desert adventures in the Sinai, including trips to the Colored Canyon and Mount Sinai.

The centre provides instruction through both PADI and SSI frameworks, ensuring compatibility for divers regardless of their preferred certifying body. The team manages a wide array of training, from beginner levels to professional development like the Divemaster course.

The staff also emphasises environmental stewardship, offering specialised courses in reef conservation and shark conservation. This focus on ecology is reflected in their curriculum, which includes Project AWARE and various environmental specialty modules.

The training programme covers the full spectrum of scuba diving, starting with Discover SCUBA Diving and Shore Introductory Dives. For those seeking certification, they offer the standard PADI and SSI progression from Open Water Diver to Advanced Open Water Diver.

Advanced divers can specialise through various modules, including Nitrox Diver, Deep Diver, Wreck Diver, and Sidemount Diver. The centre also provides professional-level training for the Divemaster qualification and essential safety courses such as Rescue Diver and EFR.

Environmental and technical specialties are also available, including Project AWARE, Reef Conservation, Shark Conservation, and Peak Performance Buoyancy. For those interested in the photographic side of the sport, a Digital Underwater Photographer Specialty is offered.

The facility is equipped to support a variety of diving needs, including Nitrox availability for extended bottom times. For those looking to expand their technical capabilities, the centre offers specialized training in advanced disciplines.

Beyond the water, the centre's connection to The Gate Travel Network ensures a streamlined experience for divers needing to coordinate logistics or accommodation alongside their diving schedules.

The Red Sea waters here are known for a high concentration of pelagic species. You can expect to encounter various sharks, including Whitetip reef sharks (Triaenodon obesus), Grey reef sharks (Carcharhinus amblyrhynchos), and Hammerhead sharks (Sphyrna). Large pelagics such as giant tunas (Thunnus) and various species of jacks (Carangidae) are also part of the local ecosystem.

The reef structure itself is built from a diverse array of corals, including hard corals (Scleractinia), soft corals (Alcyonacea), and various gorgonian fans (Gorgonacea). You will see many types of reef fish, including various species of Butterflyfish (Chaetodon), Angelfish (Pomacanthidae), and large groups of fusiliers (Caesio).

For those interested in macro life, the area hosts a variety of smaller organisms. You can find various species of Nudibranch (Chromodoris willani), Seahorses (Hippocampus), and Ghost pipefish (Solenostomidae), alongside various species of shrimp and small gobies (Gobiidae).