Visitors to a well-known Egyptian resort bore witness to a horrifying shark attack reminiscent of the scenes from Jaws in the Red Sea waters. The dreadful incident took place around 30 meters off the beach, adjacent to the Dream Beach resort hotel in Hurghada, and was observed by shocked onlookers and resort employees.
Gruesome Shark Attack Claims Life of a Russian Swimmer
A disturbing video that’s circulating online unveils the gruesome scene where 23-year-old Russian citizen, Vladimir Popov, was attacked and consumed by a tiger shark. Popov was enjoying a swim with his girlfriend, who miraculously escaped unscathed, while his father was nearby on the shore. Despite their desperate attempts, witnesses could not reach Popov in time to rescue him.
According to the Russian Federation’s Consul in Hurghada, Viktor Voropaev, who conveyed the news through Russian state media TASS, “The Russian died as a result of a shark attack, this has already been confirmed by the Egyptian authorities.”
A Series of Shark Attacks in the Red Sea Region
This area of the Red Sea near Hurghada has been the unfortunate site of previous shark attacks, with two incidents reported in July 2022, and others occurring in 2020 and 2018. Although most sharks avoid human interaction, there remains a small but significant risk of fatal encounters each time people venture into the water.
After the incident, a specialist team was mobilized to capture and examine the shark. The aim is to determine the reason for the attack and verify if the same shark was involved in earlier incidents.
Safety Measures in Response to the Shark Attack
Following the shark attack, Egyptian authorities have enforced a two-day ban on water activities like swimming and snorkeling. Effective from Friday, June 9, the ban spans an area from Gouna, north of Hurghada, to Soma Bay in the south. Yasmine Fouad, Egypt’s Minister of Environment, ordered an investigation into the incident and instructed authorities to ensure the highest safety standards for beachgoers, taking all necessary precautions to avoid future attacks.
