Contrary to what one might expect, this bay is not frequented by sharks but only by crowds of tourists attracted by the lovely sand beach that borders the entire bay. It seems that the name Shark Bay derives from the fact that local fishermen once came here to unload the sharks they had caught. At the northern part of the bay is the Shark Bay Resort, with a diving centre and a first-rate restaurant featuring fresh fish cooked in the traditional Bedouin manner. The south-western side of the bay is occupied by the Pyramisa Hotel and is open only to hotel guests. read more »