Are sharks a real risk for swimmers in Hurghada?

On 24 September, a beachgoer reported seeing a shark off Aladdin Beach, near a spot referred to as the “sunken king.” This is a single observation, but it is a reason to remain cautious in the water.

On 8 September at about 3 p.m., access to the end of a pier was temporarily restricted, although people could still enter the middle section. A lifeguard reportedly said the reason was a shark sighting in the water.

One discussion participant advises against feeding fish, claiming that fish dying from food can create scents that attract sharks. This is a participant's view rather than an official confirmed rule.

One participant explains shark incidents as linked to carcasses of dead sheep being dumped in the sea during Ramadan, which reportedly made a few sharks more aggressive after tasting them. They add that sharks normally don't come close to the reefs, and open-sea incidents don't make sharks target people.

Another participant recalls that about a month after their organized snorkeling excursion to a protected reserve in Egypt, sharks reportedly killed a person there — a reminder that even seemingly safe, protected spots aren't fully guaranteed.

Another anecdote from the same discussion: someone stepped on something sharp in shallow water and briefly panicked thinking a shark had bitten their foot, but it turned out to be a rock or sharp object, not a shark — cited as an example of how shark scares are often false alarms.

The newest comment adds no new location details, but it reflects a common attitude among some visitors: sharks are not seen as the main thing to worry about when swimming in Hurghada.

One participant says Hurghada is still periodically mentioned in connection with shark incidents, while Dahab is described as a place where sharks have not been seen for a long time. That does not mean constant danger, but it suggests the question is real for Hurghada.

Another report is more reassuring: after 2 months in Hurghada, the person had not seen a single shark. In their view, shark stories are more often associated with other areas such as Sharm, Dahab, or even the Mediterranean, rather than everyday beach time in Hurghada.