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Angarosh Reef

Pinnacle/Pelagic
Depth: 5–50 mLevel: Advanced, drift divingOctober-May
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A submerged reef on Sudan's northern route, prized by experienced divers looking for depth and large pelagics. Its name means "mother of sharks".

Depth

5–50 m

Recommended level

Advanced, drift diving

Average visibility

30 m

A submerged pinnacle with one of the greatest concentrations of hammerhead sharks in the Red Sea, for experienced divers only.

Sources consulted: Bluewater Dive Travel · Cassiopeia Safari

Location

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Angarosh Reef: 47 documented species

Ecosystem

Large pelagics

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Water temperature

27 °C

Current

Very strong

Access

Liveaboard

Best season

October-May

Recommended certification

Advanced Open Water

Approx. price

140 USD / dive

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Best season
October-May
Approx. price
140 USD / dive
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Disc Anemone

Discosoma nummiforme

Ritteri AnemoneNot Evaluated

Ritteri Anemone

Heteractis magnifica

Spotted Garden EelLeast Concern

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Heteroconger hassi

Harlequin Snake EelLeast Concern

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Warty SlugNot Evaluated

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Onchidium verruculatum

Great BarracudaLeast Concern

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Lysmata amboinensis

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