Russian Citizen Mauled to Death by Tiger Shark Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast in Rare Attack

Russian Citizen Mauled to Death by Tiger Shark Off Egypt’s Red Sea Coast in Rare Attack
A sand tiger shark is pictured in Stralsund's oceanarium, Germany, on July 10, 2013. Stefan Sauer/DPA/AFP via Getty Images
The Associated Press
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CAIRO—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-kilometer (46-mile) stretch of the coastline, announcing it will remain off-limits until Sunday.