Shark attack at Sharm el-Sheikh, Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

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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