Shark attack at Habili Gafar, St. Johns Reef, Egypt

Shark attack details: Habili Gafar, St. Johns Reef, 01-Jun-2009
Date of attack: June 1st 2009
Location: Habili Gafar, St. Johns Reef
Shark species: 2.5 to 3m oceanic whitetip shark
Name of victim: Katrina Tipio
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: FATAL

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