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Red Sea — Sharm El Sheikh · boat

Shark & Yolanda Reef

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Ras Mohammed National Park

27.72600°N, 34.25920°E

Ras Mohammed's signature drift: a sheer wall at Shark Reef, a coral saddle, and the scattered cargo of the Yolanda wreck on the plateau.

Depth
5–40 m
Vis
25–40 m

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Current
strong
Health
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Geo (surface approx.)
27.72600°N, 34.25920°E

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Entry / access
boat

The dive usually starts on the deep southern wall of Shark Reef and drifts across a shallow saddle to Yolanda Reef. On the sand between the reefs lies cargo from the freighter Yolanda, including bathroom fittings and the remains of a car, now an artificial reef at roughly 12–25 m. The hull itself slid into deep water and is beyond recreational reach. Park fees apply and currents dictate the route on the day.

Difficulty
intermediate

Advanced Open Water recommended; comfortable with strong drift diving

Best season
Mar–Nov; pelagic schools peak in summer
Last reviewed
20 Oct 2026 by editorial

Hazards

  • high · Strong current on the walls and between the reefs
  • medium · Occasional down-currents
  • medium · Wall drops far below recreational limits; main Yolanda wreck lies at ~90 m (technical only)

Marine life

Typical: grey reef shark, napoleon wrasse, barracuda, tuna, batfish, jacks, blue-spotted stingray, hawksbill turtle, anthias, moray eel

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How deep is Shark & Yolanda Reef?

5–40 m.

Is Shark & Yolanda Reef suitable for beginners?

intermediate — Advanced Open Water recommended; comfortable with strong drift diving

Sources

Where sources disagree

Max depth 30 m (Circle Divers) vs 40 m (Scuba Diver Life); level rated advanced (Circle Divers) vs intermediate with AOW required (DivePlannerPro).

Listed by: Circle Divers, Camel Dive Club

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