Shark attack at South of Hurghada, , Egypt

Shark attack details: South of Hurghada, , May-Jun-1965
Date of attack: November 30th -0001
Location: South of Hurghada,
Shark species: 1.5 m to 2.1 m [5' to 7'] shark, possibly a Mako shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 25 to 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing, but standing in the water
Injury: Ankle and thigh bitten; shark made three strikes

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1.5 m to 2.1 m [5' to 7'] shark, possibly a mako shark 1.5 m to 2.1 m [5' to 7'] shark, possibly a Mako shark

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