South Sinai, Egypt is a coastal area with beautiful beaches, clear waters, and rich marine life.
The region is known for its excellent diving and snorkeling opportunities, thanks to the vibrant coral reefs that attract a variety of colorful fish.
Sharks are also often seen in the waters around South Sinai, including species like the oceanic white tip and hammerhead.
Although shark sightings are not common, encountering these majestic creatures adds excitement to underwater adventures.
Despite their fierce reputation, sharks are essential for maintaining a healthy marine ecosystem.
Conservation efforts in South Sinai focus on protecting these creatures and promoting coexistence with human visitors.
Understanding and respecting sharks allows visitors to enjoy the natural beauty of South Sinai's beaches while appreciating the diversity of marine life.
Understanding our data at South Sinai
In our comprehensive overview of south sinai, 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
South Sinai
Location
Sharm-El-Sheikh
Date
2010-03-10
Year
2011
Type
Invalid
Country
Egypt
Activity
N/A
Name
Female
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Apparent Drowning, And Subsequent Scavenging By 16' Tiger Shark
Fatal
Unknown
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
South Sinai
Location
1 Km Off The Mouth Of Marsa Bereika, North Of Ras Mohammed
Date
1996-07-23
Year
1996
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt / Israel
Activity
Free Diving With A Pod Of Dolphins
Name
Martin Christopher Richardson
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Bitten On Back, Shoulder & Chest
Fatal
N
Time
18H00
Species
Said To Involve An Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Recorded Attack #3
Area
South Sinai
Location
Shark Reef, Ras Muhammed
Date
2020-10-25
Year
2020
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
2 Males,1 Female
Sex
N/A
Age
N/A
Injury
Boy Lost Arm, Dive Guide Lost Leg,
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #4
Area
South Sinai
Location
Coral Bay, Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-11-30
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Lyudmila Stolyarova
Sex
F
Age
70
Injury
Foot Severed, Right Forearm Severed, Lacerations To Left Hand (Defense Wounds)
Fatal
N
Time
14H55
Species
Oceanic Whitetip Shark, 2.5M, Female
Recorded Attack #5
Area
South Sinai
Location
Coral Bay, Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-11-30
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Olga Martsinko
Sex
F
Age
48
Injury
Foot And Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H40
Species
Oceanic Whitetip Shark, 2.5M, Female
Recorded Attack #6
Area
South Sinai
Location
Middle Garden, Sharm El-Shiekh
Date
2010-12-05
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Renate Seiffert
Sex
F
Age
70
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
12H00
Species
Oceanic Whitetip Shark, 2.5M
Recorded Attack #7
Area
South Sinai
Location
Ras Nasrani, Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-12-01
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Viktor Koliy
Sex
M
Age
46
Injury
Lacerations To Right Leg
Fatal
N
Time
10H55
Species
Mako Shark
Recorded Attack #8
Area
South Sinai
Location
Marsa Alam
Date
2020-12-02
Year
2020
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Scuba Diving
Name
Female
Sex
F
Age
42.0
Injury
Left Shoulder Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
South Sinai
Location
Ras Nasrani, Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-12-01
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Yevgeniy (Eugene) Trishkin
Sex
M
Age
54
Injury
Both Arms Severely Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Mako Shark
Recorded Attack #10
Area
South Sinai
Location
Sharm El-Sheikh
Date
2010-10-20
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Egypt
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Elena Rubanovich.
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Multiple Lacerations To Left Leg And Foot
Fatal
N
Time
A.M.
Species
N/A
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