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List of all shark attacks in egypt

Fatal Attacks

13

Unprovoked Attacks

37

Total Attacks

42

There have been a total of 42 shark attacks in EGYPT. Out of those, 13 have unfortunately been fatal which brings the percentage of fatal attacks to 30.95%. 37 attacks came out of the blue while 5 have been provoked by humans.

Provoked

Unprovoked

Fatal

Non Fatal

LocationDateTimeSpeciesActivityInjuryFatalPerson
Tzortzou Reef, Marsa Matruh Sponge divingBitten on hand and thighNO Giorgos
Port Said No detailsNO Anonymous
Alexandria Remains of the men were recovered from a +17-foot sharkYES Two men
31-05-1965 StandingLeg bittenNO male
South of Hurghada 31-05-1965 1.5 m to 2.1 m [5' to 7'] shark, possibly a mako sharkSpearfishing, but standing in the waterAnkle and thigh bitten; shark made three strikesNO 25 to 35yo male
Mersa Matruh 31-12-1937 Sponge divingFATALYES males
Alexandria 14-05-1915 Shark involvement prior to death unconfirmedFell overboardShark involvement not confirmedNO male
Port Said 07-08-1899 09h30BathingForearm, wrist & hand bittenNO 19yo Arab boy
Port Said 07-08-1899 11h30Floating on his backBack muscles torn awayNO 9yo Arab boy
Port Said 07-08-1899 08h30BathingLeft leg bittenNO 13yo Arab boy
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