The remains of two vessels are submerged on the reef. The Egyptian port at the southern tip of the Sinai. Close to Na'ama Bay, it is developing into a resort in its own right. Apart from reef sharks, no one can anticipate the arrival of pelagic species from the open sea. Silky sharks, named for their smooth skin, have been seen under the pier at Na'ama Bay, while divers were piling on to boats to go elsewhere to dive.
Big silvertips are frequent visitors to the more remote reefs.
Few people have been hurt in shark attacks but it does happen. This year a swimmer was badly injured while swimming with dolphins in open water away from the reefs. Tiger sharks are known to prey on schools of dolphin. Shark Bay A Bedouin-owned resort close to Sharm el Sheikh. The dive immediately off the shore features a canyon.