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Last Shark Attack in Yemen

The most recent recorded shark attack in Yemen occurred on 22-Mar-2007 at Ras-Alkalb. The incident was fatal and involved an unidentified shark. The victim was murder at the time of the incident.

Date
22-Mar-2007
Location
Ras-Alkalb
Outcome
Fatal
Species
Unidentified
Activity
Murder
Victim
At least 29 (and possibly another 71) Somali & Ethiopian refugees

What happened

FATAL, beaten & thrown overboard by smugglers, they were killed by sharks

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Previous recorded incidents in Yemen

Frequently Asked Questions

When was the last shark attack in Yemen?
The most recent recorded shark attack in Yemen was on 22-Mar-2007, at Ras-Alkalb.
Was the latest shark attack in Yemen fatal?
Yes — the most recent recorded incident at Ras-Alkalb was fatal.

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