Amphoras
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About this site
Amphoras is a drift dive in the Sharm el Sheikh area, southwest of Tower. A sandy slope begins at about 12 m and carries pinnacles of hard and soft coral that shelter schools of glassfish. Towards the drop-off there are large gorgonian fans, and the dive suits all levels.
The name comes from a Turkish cargo ship that wrecked here, leaving amphora pots from its cargo, and its original anchor is still stuck in the reef at about 25 m.
The plateau is a good place to watch the drop-off for eagle rays, turtles and larger pelagic fish.
Marine life here
Confirmed by our research team, reported by independent divers, or observed nearby via iNaturalist — each entry is labelled with its source.
GlassfishGlassfishReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Bullethead ParrotfishChlorurus sordidusReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sea Raccoon ButterflyfishChaetodon fasciatusReported here · unconfirmed
Indo-Pacific Sergeant MajorAbudefduf vaigiensisReported here · unconfirmed
Indian Sailfin TangZebrasoma desjardiniiReported here · unconfirmed
Sohal SurgeonfishAcanthurus sohalReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sea BannerfishHeniochus intermediusReported here · unconfirmed
Small Giant ClamTridacna maximaReported here · unconfirmed
Red Sea AnemonefishAmphiprion bicinctusReported here · unconfirmed
Indian LionfishPterois milesReported here · unconfirmed
Lined BristletoothCtenochaetus striatusReported here · unconfirmed
Eagle rayEagle rayReported here · unconfirmed
Klunzinger's WrasseThalassoma rueppelliiObserved near here · iNaturalist
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