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Have there been shark attacks in Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab?

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TL;DR

Yes, shark attacks have occurred in both Sharm el-Sheikh and Dahab, including fatal incidents and serious injuries close to shore.

What the community said

In Dahab, a shark attacked an Egyptian woman near the shoreline, severing her arm. The incident happened in shallow water close to the beach.

Dahab — nearshore shark attack

In Sharm el-Sheikh, a shark fatally attacked a man near the shore in front of witnesses. The shark was later caught and human remains were found inside. The incident received widespread media coverage.

Sharm el-Sheikh — fatal shark attack

A documented case involved a man who lost his leg below the knee to a shark in Sharm el-Sheikh. He attempted to pursue legal action but was unable to obtain compensation through the courts.

Sharm el-Sheikh — documented leg amputation case

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