Egypt Launches Red Sea Shark Tracking Programme in Regional First

The Ministry of Environment has launched the region’s first shark satellite-tracking program in the Red Sea. The initiative, rolled out by the Red Sea Reserves Sector, involves tagging sharks with satellite devices to study their seasonal behaviour, migratory routes, and patterns that might explain how they interact with humans.

Officials say the program will help identify high-risk seasons - especially the April to July window associated with mating and feeding activity - and enable smarter, science-based decisions for marine management.

The satellite tagging is being carried out by a team of Egyptian exoerts from the Environment Ministry, the Hurghada Environmental Protection & Conservation Association, and the Chamber of Diving and Marine Activities, in cooperation with a French specialist. The data collected will also support biodiversity protection efforts and contribute to more sustainable tourism strategies in coastal destinations like Hurghada and Marsa Alam.