An iconic open-water predator famous at Egypt's offshore reefs like Elphinstone and the Brothers, recognised by its huge rounded, white-tipped fins. Slow and deliberate, it cruises the blue with a small entourage of pilotfish, approaching divers with confident curiosity.

Famous for the mesmerising schools that gather at offshore seamounts like Daedalus and the Brothers, this shark sports a scallop-edged hammer head studded with sensory pores. Usually skittish around scuba bubbles, large aggregations of females patrol the current-swept reef in the cooler hours.

A magnificent gentle giant gliding through the blue with wing-like pectoral fins spanning up to five metres. It feeds on plankton, often performing graceful barrel rolls at cleaning stations and feeding aggregations. Encounters in the Red Sea are unforgettable highlights for any diver.

The largest ray on Earth, with a wingspan reaching seven metres and bold black-and-white markings. This oceanic wanderer roams open water and offshore reefs, sometimes lingering at cleaning stations. Its sheer size and curiosity make every sighting awe-inspiring.

A long, silver torpedo of a fish with a fearsome underslung jaw bristling with dagger-like teeth, often hanging motionless in the blue to inspect divers. Solitary adults patrol reef edges and drop-offs, while smaller individuals gather in loose groups.

The undisputed bruiser of the jacks, a deep-bodied silver powerhouse with a steep forehead that hunts with explosive speed. Often seen shadowing reef sharks or stingrays, using them to flush out prey along Red Sea drop-offs.