How many people have died in the Blue Hole Dahab?

How many people have died in the Blue Hole Dahab?

At the seaward side, the depth reaches from 1000 meters to 3000 meters. Famous for freediving for its easy access directly from the shore and the lack of current, the Blue Hole is known to have the highest diving fatalities in the world with an estimated death of 130 to 200 divers from recent years.

Is the Blue Hole in Dahab dangerous?

The Blue Hole itself is no more dangerous than any other Red Sea dive site but diving through the Arch, a submerged tunnel, which lies within the Blue Hole site, is an extreme dive that has resulted in many accidents and fatalities.

Why do divers die in the Blue Hole?

She has dived the Blue Hole countless times and puts the high number of fatalities down to “people being idiots”. She maintains that most of the deaths are primarily the result of hubris. “People do 100 dives and think they know it all,” she says, “but they’re not prepared for that kind of depth.

Are there bodies in the Blue Hole?

Long-Lost Corpses Finally Found Lying at the bed of the Great Blue Hole are corpses of marine life, mainly hundreds of conchs. Here, there are also two dead bodies of long-lost divers out of what’s believed to be three people who have gone missing in the sinkhole.

What did Divers find at the bottom of the Blue Hole?

As the crew started, they found the usual suspects: reef sharks, turtles, and giant corals. But as they pushed 90 meters, life started to vanish. The culprit was a thick layer of toxic hydrogen sulfide spanning the width of the entire sinkhole like a floating blanket.

Are there sharks in Dahab?

Sharks/Rays that have been seen in Dahab include the Whale shark, the Hammerhead, the Oceanic White Tip, the Eagle Ray and the Manta Ray. The zebra shark (Stegostoma fasciatum or varium) is a species of carpet shark and the sole member of the family Stegostomatidae.

How deep is the Big Blue Hole?

400 feet
Within this small sea of light colors, however, lies a giant circle of deep blue. Roughly 300 meters (1,000 feet) across and 125 meters (400 feet) deep, the feature is known as the Great Blue Hole.

Can you bring alcohol to Blue Hole?

PARK POLICIES SUMMARIZED: Tree jumping and climbing, alcohol or glass containers, and BBQ grills are not allowed in the Swimming Area. For grilling out, there are BBQ pits in other areas of the park for use (if no burn ban is in effect.) Fishing and Smoking are not permitted anywhere in the park.