Are there sharks at Egypt's Red Sea beaches and are there shark nets?

Egyptian Red Sea beaches have no shark nets by design — nets trap plankton and small marine life, which actually attracts sharks rather than deterring them, and they damage the reef ecosystem.

Reef sharks found in Egyptian Red Sea waters are not as harmless as some assume — treat them with caution if encountered while snorkeling or diving.

Feeding fish near the reef is officially prohibited. Violations rarely result in fines, but staff will warn you. Beyond harming the ecosystem, it can attract sharks — shark alerts are sometimes issued as a result.