Thresher shark · Egypt
Where to see thresher sharks in Egypt
About this list
A common trap when looking for places to see thresher sharks in Egypt is a trip sold as if the sighting were certain. Maptlantis lists only operators that name the thresher shark as a target species, 4 of them. Places that only mention a chance sighting are left out. Regions on record: Hurghada and Red Sea liveaboards. Encounters are split into scuba diving. Two "thresher shark tours" can differ completely in rules and price when one watches from the boat and the other puts you in the water. 3 of the 4 operators (75%) publish prices on their own channels, so you can compare those directly; ask the rest. Estimated prices are not shown. The 3 operators that state a season for thresher shark programs in Egypt cluster in Mar–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear. No operator can guarantee a wildlife sighting, and rules on approach distance and in-water permits differ by country.
Thresher shark season in Egypt
Mar–Nov
- JanJanuary: not in season
- FebFebruary: not in season
- MarMarch: in season
- AprApril: in season
- MayMay: in season
- JunJune: in season
- JulJuly: in season
- AugAugust: in season
- SepSeptember: in season
- OctOctober: in season
- NovNovember: in season
- DecDecember: not in season
The months 3 operators state as their program season, combined. That is the operators' operating period, not a sighting guarantee; each operator's months are in the thresher shark season table.
4 listed operators
Egypt · Hurghada
Long Island
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Mar–Nov
- Price
- Price on request
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Egypt · Hurghada
New Life
Scuba divingIsland hopping & boat tripsLiveaboard- Season
- Mar–Nov
- Price
- See the operator page
- Checked
- Multiple sources
Egypt · Red Sea liveaboards
Golden Dolphin Safari World
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- €1,599 + €350 / person
- Checked
- Official source
Egypt · Red Sea liveaboards
Seawolf Diving Safari
Scuba divingLiveaboardMarine life encounters- Season
- Year-round
- Price
- From €1,090 per person
- Checked
- Official source
Thresher shark season
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Frequently asked questions
Where can you see thresher sharks in Egypt?
4 operators name the thresher shark as a target species. Main regions: Hurghada and Red Sea liveaboards.
Do you have to get in the water to see thresher sharks?
Formats on record: scuba diving. Boat-based watching stays on the boat; snorkeling, swimming and freediving put you in the water. Some countries ban getting in the water altogether, so check the format in the program details.
When is thresher shark season?
The 3 operators that state a season for thresher shark programs in Egypt cluster in Mar–Nov. That is the operators' operating period, not a promise that the animals will appear.
Will I definitely see them?
No. Thresher sharks are wild animals, and whether you meet them depends on their movements and the sea. Maptlantis does not use wording that promises a sighting, and cancellation and refund terms follow each operator's policy.