The Sinai Peninsula in Egypt boasts beautiful beaches, clear waters, and vibrant marine life.
Visitors can enjoy relaxing on the sandy shores, exploring coral reefs, and encountering various shark species like reef, hammerhead, and whale sharks.
It is important to be respectful and responsible when interacting with these creatures.
The peninsula offers a unique and memorable natural experience for all nature lovers.
Understanding our data at Sinai Peninsula
In our comprehensive overview of sinai peninsula, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Sinai Peninsula
Location
Off Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2004-01-03
Year
2004
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Egypt
Activity
Air Disaster. Flash Airlines Boeing 737 Crashed Into The Red Sea
Name
135 Passengers & 13 Crew
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
No Survivors, Sharks Scavenged On Remains
Fatal
Y
Time
03H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Sinai Peninsula
Location
The Lagoon At Dahab
Date
2004-07-02
Year
2004
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Mirjam Buser, A Swiss Tourist
Sex
F
Age
Teen
Injury
Hand Severed
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Black Tipped Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Sinai Peninsula
Location
Sha’Ab Mahmud, Ras Mohamed Park
Date
2003-11-06
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Igor Fedorov
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Hand/Elbow Injured
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
2.5 Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Sinai Peninsula
Location
Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-04-04
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Swimming / Treading Water
Name
James Elliott
Sex
M
Age
24
Injury
Lacerations To Left Ankle And Foot
Fatal
N
Time
14H00
Species
Oceanic Whitetip Shark, 6'
Check Out Some Of Our Other Shark Attack Posts
Here we have 5 posts going over some other nearby beaches where shark attacks have happened