In a shocking incident that has sent ripples across the global tourism industry, a Russian tourist was fatally attacked by a tiger shark off the coast of Hurghada, a popular tourist destination in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate. The incident occurred on Thursday, June 8, 2023, and has led to a flurry of reactions from various quarters.
The concerned authorities in the Red Sea Governorate were able to capture the shark responsible for the attack. The incident took place on one of the beaches in Hurghada, where the tiger shark attacked the Russian tourist, leading to his untimely demise.
The Russian Consulate in Hurghada issued an official statement regarding the incident, confirming the death of the Russian tourist following the shark attack. The consulate urged its citizens to follow the instructions and guidelines of the Egyptian government regarding water activities in the area.
The Egyptian Ministry of Environment provided details about the incident, confirming that a survey of the water surface in the area where the attack occurred was conducted. The shark, identified as a tiger shark, was captured. The ministry also announced a suspension of swimming, snorkeling, and water sports activities in the area, from the El Gouna resort in the north to the southern boundary of Abu Soma Bay, for two days starting from Friday, June 9, 2023, in coordination with the Red Sea Governor.
In a related development, the Egyptian Ministry of Environment confirmed the observation of abnormal behavior in the shark responsible for the fatal incident. The ministry is investigating whether this particular shark could have been involved in previous human attacks.
Long Story Short
- A Russian tourist was fatally attacked by a tiger shark in Hurghada, a popular tourist destination in Egypt’s Red Sea Governorate.
- The authorities in the Red Sea Governorate were able to capture the shark responsible for the attack.
- The Russian Consulate in Hurghada confirmed the death of the tourist and urged its citizens to follow the Egyptian government’s guidelines regarding water activities in the area.
- The Egyptian Ministry of Environment conducted a survey of the water surface in the area of the attack and captured the shark, identified as a tiger shark.
- Swimming, snorkeling, and water sports activities have been suspended in the area for two days starting from Friday, June 9, 2023.
- The Ministry of Environment observed abnormal behavior in the shark and is investigating whether this shark could have been involved in previous human attacks.
