Pelagics are open sea fish. They are usually larger fish which are attracted to the walls and reefs of Ras Mohamed by the food found in the form of the thousands of smaller reef fish that are, in turn, attracted to the area by the nutrient rich waters and the food, as well as the relative shelter provided to them by the reef. The fact that the reef walls at Ras Mohamed rise sharply from the depth also contributes greatly to there presence in scuh abundance. Pelagics are characterized by the fact that they are either quite large fish or they travel in big schools. They spend a big portion of their time in the relatively cool waters of the open sea, but when it comes to feeding time, it is back to the reefs, where you can see them ! Examples of Pelagic fish are sharks, tuna, groupers, and barracuda. Here is a listing of some of the ones usually present around the Ras Mohamed reefs and wrecks: