Italian Tourist Killed in Red Sea Shark Attack Near Marsa Alam

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Tragedy struck as tiger shark fatally attacked Italian tourist Gianluca Di Gioia during Red Sea scuba dive near Marsa Alam resort on Sunday, December 22.

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Di Gioia, 48-year-old EU diplomat, celebrated birthday with coral reef dive before deadly encounter outside designated swimming zone.

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Fellow diver Peppino Fappani, 69, sustained minor injuries while attempting rescue from shark's aggressive assault.

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Egyptian authorities closed affected waters for two days following incident, launching urgent investigation into attack causes.

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Rome-born Di Gioia served European External Action Service since 2012, residing in France with wife of French origin.

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Recent shark encounters plague Red Sea coast - Russian tourist died June 2023, Austrian and British casualties recorded 2022.

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Tourist yacht "Sea Story" disaster near Marsa Alam claimed four lives November 25, with seven missing and 33 survivors including Belgian-Italian citizen.

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Marsa Alam-Hurghada region welcomes 150,000 tourists, maintains 90-100% hotel occupancy despite incidents.

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Environmental experts link ecosystem changes to unrestricted construction, overfishing, tourism practices.

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Italian Embassy Cairo provides assistance while Di Gioia's body rests at Port Ghalib hospital mortuary.

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