Are sharks dangerous for swimmers and divers in Sharm el-Sheikh?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 20 days ago
TL;DR
Sharks in the Red Sea are predators but rarely attack unprovoked. The key rule: never feed fish bread and don't touch marine life.
What the community said
Most biting incidents happen after tourists hand-feed fish with bread — the fish associate humans with food and may bite when the food runs out. Best rule: don't feed any marine life at all.
20 days ago Rule: never feed fish bread
Sharks are predators and can potentially see humans as prey. Don't be fooled by their seemingly calm behavior — they are wild animals. Experienced divers are aware of this and stay calm underwater.
20 days ago
According to local divers, humans are not part of the Red Sea sharks' natural diet. If you don't provoke them and stay calm, the risk of an attack is minimal.
20 days ago Red Sea, Sharm el-Sheikh