This site is also known as Hyndeman Reef. A 1 km long boomerang-shaped reef running from east to west, blooming coral gardens and columns emerging from the seabed.
Triggerfish, wrasse, parrotfish and surgeonfish patrol the reef. Angelfish, flagfish and grubfish hang in schools and pose for photos with pinnacle canyons as a backdrop. Barracuda and horse mackerel are often seen, as are tuna and even whitetip sharks.
Location features:
Depth: 20 m
Level: All levels
Type: Boat dive, reef dive
The photos in this carousel are from marine biologist Anja Blonk these photos were not taken on the Sha’ab Sheer reef but on Gamul Kebir.
