Shaab Shona is a shore dive site in Red Sea Governorate, Egypt. Divers commonly see Chelonia mydas, Valenciennea puellaris, and Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus. Recent reports put the water around 29°C (85°F). Check the latest conditions and entry details before you go.
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First light 5:40 · Sunrise 6:05 · Sunset 19:30
Source: Open-Meteo marine · model point 14 km from site · graded 4h ago
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No seasonal history for this site yet — historical marine data is still being aggregated.
Recorded observations — evidence of past sightings, not a promise of what you’ll encounter.
Chelonia mydas recorded here Apr (1 record)
most recent 2019
Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2017
Valenciennea puellaris recorded here Nov (1 record)
most recent 2017
Counts are occurrence records near this site from public biodiversity datasets (GBIF), grouped by calendar month across all sampled years. Sightings vary — past records are context, not a prediction.
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Shaab Shona is a dive site located in Egypt. It is accessible from shore. Rated beginner based on available data.
No hazards recorded for this site yet — that never means there are none. Ask a local operator before you dive.
Divers at Shaab Shona in Egypt commonly report sightings of Chelonia mydas, Valenciennea puellaris, and Pseudobalistes flavimarginatus. Marine life varies by season and conditions—check the site page for recent diver observations and photos.
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