DateMay-Jun-1965
TypeUnprovoked
CountryEGYPT
LocationSouth of Hurghada
ActivitySpearfishing, but standing in the water
Species1.5 m to 2.1 m [5' to 7'] shark, possibly a mako shark
InjuryAnkle and thigh bitten; shark made three strikes
Victimmale, Male, 25 years old
SourceCaptain T. Falcon-Barker
Shark Data Lab