Safety — page 2

Are sharks dangerous for swimmers and divers in Sharm el-Sheikh?

Sharks in the Red Sea are predators but rarely attack unprovoked. The key rule: never feed fish bread and don't touch marine life.

1 source · 104 days ago

Are mosquitoes or bed bugs a problem in Sharm El Sheikh hotels, and should travelers bring a mosquito repellent plug-in?

Travelers report that mosquitoes, especially in the evening and at night, are the main issue in Sharm El Sheikh hotels, so bringing a plug-in repellent is a good idea. No bed bugs were reported in these messages, and mosquito levels seem to depend on the hotel’s pest control and the season.

2 sources · 10 days ago

Are there sharks in Sharm el-Sheikh and is it safe to swim?

Reef sharks appear near the shore regularly but are small and harmless. Aggressive species are extremely rare — worldwide shark fatalities total only 6–14 per year.

1 source · 23 days ago

Are fish dangerous on the reef in Sharm el-Sheikh and how to swim safely?

Surgeonfish are common in Sharm el-Sheikh and can cut swimmers: in summer and autumn 2026 holidaymakers reported cuts, some of them deep. Lionfish are seen less often, mostly in the evening. Participants advise not standing on or touching corals, wearing reef shoes, staying calm and listening to lifeguards.

2 sources · 11 days ago

Are there mosquitoes or bed bugs in Sharm el-Sheikh hotels?

Mosquitoes are present outdoors but rarely get into hotel rooms, depending on how well the hotel is treated. No bed bugs reported. Repellent bracelets and plug-in fumigators help.

2 sources · 8 days ago