Shark attack details: Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, 04-Apr-2010
| Date of attack: |
April 4th 2010 |
| Location: |
Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula |
| Shark species: |
6' oceanic whitetip shark |
| Name of victim: |
James Elliott |
| Age of victim: |
24 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming / treading water |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to left ankle and foot |
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