Further details have been released after the deadly shark attack in Egypt. The 68-year-old Tyrolean died of a circulatory failure as a result of her serious injuries and massive blood loss. In addition, it may have been a shortfin mako shark that attacked the retiree.
The retiree was attacked by the shark on Friday while swimming in Sahl Hasheesh Bay. She was in an area where swimming is allowed at the time and was wearing flippers. According to reports, the shark tore off an arm and a leg. The attack was witnessed by numerous people standing on scaffolding, and the attack was also filmed by a witness.
Circuit Failed, Blood Pressure Drop
The 68-year-old managed to save himself on land. According to Reuters, she was still admitted to a private hospital, but died shortly after. She suffered a circulatory collapse due to the sudden drop in blood pressure from her injuries and blood loss.
As reported, the retiree is from Kramsach in the Tyrolean lowlands, has been on vacation in Egypt since June 2, and was on the beach with her Egyptian-born partner on the day of the incident. She leaves behind a daughter. Foreign Minister Alexander Schallenberg (ÖVP), who is currently visiting Cairo, expressed his condolences to the relatives.
Beaches closed, water activities prohibited
According to local media, it was a shortfin mako shark that attacked the Tyrolean. It can swim up to 70 km/h and grow up to four meters in length. Authorities have closed several beaches on the Red Sea after the shark attack. All water activities are reportedly banned.
Source: Krone
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