Shark encounters increase in Red Sea

Guests reporting more sightings than in previous years

Author: Pat
17th July 2012
 

Picture of a Silky Shark in the Red Sea

Dive operator blue o two is reporting a large number of shark encounters on Red Sea itineraries over the last month.

The British company runs a fleet of swanky liveaboard boats operating from the Egyptian Red Sea resorts and visiting Tiran, The Brothers, Daedalus and other familiar sites.

rare Tiger Shark spotted

Most common sightings include Oceanic Whitetip Sharks, Silkies, Hammerheads and Grey Reef Sharks.

A rarely seen Tiger Shark was also spotted in the south early in July.

There’s been a slight increase in prices due to higher airfares, coming into effect from July 27th.

Currently, there’s availability on all four blue o two boats – blue Fin, blue Horizon, blue Melody and blue Voyager – starting from £849.

To find out more visit the blue o two website, phone 01752 480808 or email info@blueotwo.com

blue o two guest video, July 2012

 
 
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