A tourist lost their life, and another was injured in a shark attack on Sunday at Egypt’s Marsa Alam resort, according to a statement from the environment ministry. The nationalities of the victims were not disclosed.
While sharks inhabit the Red Sea, such incidents are relatively rare.
The ministry reported that the attack took place in deep waters beyond the designated swimming zone near the resort’s jetties. Swimming in that area was prohibited, and authorities announced the closure of the jetties for two days starting Monday.
Marsa Alam, located on Egypt’s Red Sea coast, is renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, diverse marine life, and pristine beaches.
This marks the second shark-related fatality in recent months. In June 2023, a tiger shark killed a Russian national in Hurghada, another Red Sea coastal city located north of Marsa Alam.
Additionally, last month, a tourist boat capsized in the same region, resulting in four deaths and leaving seven people missing.