Marsa Alam is a popular resort on the Red Sea, known for its attractive beaches and nearby locations coral reefs.
In a body of water – on the shore of which it borders on the east Egypt – there are sharks, but their encounters with humans are relatively rare. But this time it's tourists They weren't so lucky.
Egypt. A tourist attacked by a shark has died
The Ministry of the Environment said in a statement on Sunday that the attack took place on deep water, outside the designated swimming zone, near the breakwaters in the northern part of Marsa Alam.
The ministry added that sailing to this zone of the Red Sea is for people only strictly prohibited. Due to the tragedy, the breakwaters will be closed for two days, starting on Monday.
Reuters emphasizes that the last similar incident took place in Egypt in June 2023, when it's a tiger shark killed a citizen Russia in Hurghadaanother coastal town north of Marsa Alam.
Australia. Man dies after shark attack. His family saw everything
Tragedy in the north Africa This is the second fatal shark attack reported in two days. The same incident happened on Saturday off the coast of Australia's Great Keppel Island in the state of Queensland in the north-east of the country.
Emergency services were called to help a 40-year-old man who was injured by a predator while fishing with his family. According to local media, the man suffered extensive neck injuries despite resuscitation died on the spot.
The drama was witnessed by him closest.