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What is the depth of the Arabian Sea?

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Mia Smith

Published Feb 08, 2026

What is the depth of the Arabian Sea?

15,262′
Arabian Sea/Max depth

How deep is the Gulf of Aden?

8,858′
Gulf of Aden/Max depth

How deep is the Suez Gulf?

230′
Gulf of Suez/Max depth

What is the depth of Gulf of Khambhat?

118′
Gulf of Khambhat/Max depth

Is there sharks in Arabian Sea?

Sharks in the Arabian Sea and surrounding waters are among the most imperiled worldwide. Sharks, rays and chimaeras are some of the most threatened fish in the world.

What is the old name of Arabian Sea?

To medieval Arabs the Arabian Sea was known as the Sea of India or as part of the “Great Sea,” from which smaller gulfs such as the Sea of Faris (Persian Gulf) or Sea of Kolzum (Red Sea) were distinguished.

Are there pirates in the Gulf of Aden?

Piracy off the coast of Somalia occurs in the Gulf of Aden, Guardafui Channel and Somali Sea, in Somali territorial waters and other surrounding areas. This depleted local fish stocks, and Somali fishing communities responded by forming armed groups to deter the invaders.

Is Gulf of Aden safe?

Unfortunately, the Gulf of Aden is a hotbed for piracy and related incidents. Despite being a busy and thriving trade route for vessels across the globe, not all regions of the Gulf of Aden are safe or easily accessible.

How deep is the Red Sea where the Israelites crossed?

Red Sea
Max. width355 km (221 mi)
Surface area438,000 km2 (169,000 sq mi)
Average depth490 m (1,610 ft)
Max. depth3,040 m (9,970 ft)

Who owns Gulf of Suez?

It was worth $180 million, and was awarded to a Canadian led consortium, which was headed by SNC Lavalin. SNC Lavalin Inc. will own 50% of the project, and operate both the plant that its consortium will build and two others.

Which gulf lies to west of India?

Arabian Sea
Coordinates14°N 65°ECoordinates: 14°N 65°E
TypeSea
Part ofIndian Ocean
Basin countriesIndia Iran Maldives Oman Pakistan Somalia Yemen Seychelles Sri Lanka