Shark attack at Marsa Ghalib, Red Sea Protectorate, Egypt

Shark attack details: Marsa Ghalib, Red Sea Protectorate, 05-Aug-17
Date of attack: August 5th 2017
Location: Marsa Ghalib, Red Sea Protectorate
Shark species: Oceanic whitetip shark, 1.8 to 2 m
Name of victim: Kirsten Schachinger
Age of victim: 20 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Bite to right leg/hip

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