Tourist Killed By A Shark While Holidaying In Egypt

A Czech tourist has been killed by a shark while swimming in the Red Sea off the coast of Egypt.

The man died 20 kilometres north of Marsa Alam city as 'a result of an attack by a shark', city council chairman General Atef Wagdy said.

It is believed the man was staying in the resort town with his wife and children.
The health ministry is coordinating handing over the body to the Czech embassy, Wagdy said.

The environment ministry has set up a committee to investigate the death and will issue a report, Wagdy added.

Marsa Alam attracts divers who explore coral and other marine life, including fish and sharks.

'There is no problem in diving' around Marsa Alam, but people who swim on the surface in deep waters beyond the coral can be vulnerable to attack, Wagdy said.