Dive site guide · Offshore reefs & wrecks · Wall
Small Gota (St John's) — dive site guide
Also known as Gota Soraya (St John's), St John's Small Gota, Gota Soraya, Shaab Mahrous, Sha'ab Mahrous
Small Gota (St John's) is a reef wall among the St John's reefs near the Sudanese border, reached by liveaboard. Sources document depths to 30 m. Independent guides rate it advanced, where the current varies. Its position is confirmed by independent sources.
How deep does it go?
Documented maximum depths vary between sources: 20 m, 30 m.
What's the underwater landscape like?
Sources describe Drift dive and Big fishes.
What marine life can you see?
Occasional or seasonal — never guaranteed: Grey reef, silvertip and hammerhead sharks.
Who can dive it?
Suitable for: Advanced
Safety: Wannadive dangers: Depth, Current (wannadive 'Gota Soraya').
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