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Egypt shark attack: How rare are fatal maulings at Red Sea resorts?

A 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline will remain closed off until Sunday.

A Russian man died after being mauled by a shark on Thursday off one of Egypt’s Red Sea resorts, Egyptian and Russian authorities said.

Egypt’s Environment Ministry said the man was killed after being attacked by a tiger shark in the waters near the city of Hurghada. Authorities closed off a 74-kilometre stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday. READ MORE

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