Fahal Island

Captain Abdullah Al Hasni escorting Jennifer Figge to Fahal Island (Shark Island) in Oman

Fahal Island is a small island about two miles due north of Qurum in Oman. There is an annual swim called the Fahal Swim, but open water swimmers can hire a kayak (e.g. from Muscat Diving & Adventure Centre) or pay a boatman for escort. The locals call it Shark Island.

External links

• The Next Challenge
• Open Water Swimming
• Swimming Towards Shark Island
• World Open Water Swimming Association
• Oman Sports Zone
• Coincidentally, Jamie Mackay Finishes First To Shark Island