

Best for technical divers, 38-60m, boat entry, mild current.
Al Sharouk is a technical dive site featuring a combination of wreck and reef structures situated at depths between 38 and 60 metres. The wreck provides an overhead environment that requires appropriate technical training and equipment configuration. Divers can expect mild currents and visibility ranging from 15 to 40 metres. Access to this site is by boat only, located 240 metres from the shore. Due to the significant depth and overhead sections, this site is suitable only for technical divers. Divers should be aware of potential hazards including deep water, overhead environments, and the presence of stonefish on the seabed. Full exposure protection is recommended to prevent contact with jellyfish.
29.41690, 34.97050
Plan your bottom time conservatively given the 60-metre maximum depth and the overhead sections of the wreck, both of which demand technical certification and redundant gas supplies. Confirm boat availability and any site-specific briefings with local operators before departure, as logistics can vary.
Accessible by boat or by shore with a surface swim.
Recorded at this site
Depth
38-60m
Visibility
15-40m
Skill Level
Technical
Entry
Boat
Boat required
Water Temp
22-28°C
Current
Mild
No, this site is strictly for technical divers due to the depth range of 38 to 60 metres and the presence of overhead environments within the wreck.
The site ranges from 38 metres to a maximum depth of 60 metres.
Al Sharouk is accessible by boat only, located approximately 240 metres from the shore.
The site presents risks associated with deep diving and overhead environments. Additionally, divers should watch for stonefish on the seabed and wear full exposure protection to avoid jellyfish stings.
Diving at Al Sharouk, Aqaba in Aqaba requires the following certifications: Technical, Deep. Always dive within your training limits.
A 3mm wetsuit is recommended for diving at Al Sharouk, Aqaba in Aqaba. Water temperatures range from 22°C to 28°C.
Al Sharouk, Aqaba in Aqaba typically has mild currents that most divers can handle comfortably.
Visibility at Al Sharouk, Aqaba in Aqaba typically ranges from 15 metres to 40 metres. Conditions vary with weather, tides, and seasons.