Is it safe to swim in Egypt after sharks have been spotted near a resort pier?
From messages by 4 participants in 1 source · Last activity: 6 days ago
One swimmer went almost as far as the third pontoon early in the morning, when few people were in the water, and encountered very large fish. Swimming out to the pontoons can mean being far from shore and requires confidence in the water.
6 days ago third pontoon
On 5 October, swimmers said they stayed closer to the reef after recent shark reports. This was a personal account, not official safety guidance.
8 days ago reef
On 4 October, the sea was reportedly closed in the morning after beachgoers and staff said two sharks—possibly an adult and a juvenile—were seen near the pier at about 6–7 am. The report was second-hand.
9 days ago pier, 6–7 am
In an earlier account, a family swam around a headland with children from roughly ages 8 and 11, while noting that sharks are present in the area.
26 days ago headland; children aged 8 and 11