Shark attack at Sharm el-Sheik, South Sinai Peninsula, Egypt

Shark attack details: Sharm el-Sheik, South Sinai Peninsula, 20-Oct-2010
Date of attack: October 20th 2010
Location: Sharm el-Sheik, South Sinai Peninsula
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Elena Rubanovich.
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Multiple lacerations to left leg and foot

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