Parasailer Bitten by Shark off Aqaba in Red Sea Encounter

On June 25, 2021, a 36-year-old male parasailer experienced an unprovoked shark encounter while engaged in recreational activity in the open ocean waters off Aqaba, Jordan. During the incident, the shark bit the victim's foot, resulting in a minor injury. Aqaba, located on the northern tip of the Red Sea, is a renowned tourist destination known for its marine recreation opportunities, including parasailing, diving, and water sports. The Red Sea hosts diverse shark populations, and while shark incidents remain relatively rare in the region, encounters do occur when human activity intersects with shark habitat. The specific shark species responsible for the bite was not identified in available documentation. The victim received treatment for the foot injury and survived the encounter without life-threatening complications. This incident was classified as an unprovoked shark bite, indicating the shark's actions were not in response to human provocation or threat. The circumstances of how the shark came into contact with the parasailer were not detailed in the incident record. The encounter adds to the documented history of shark interactions in the Red Sea, an important body of water for both marine conservation and recreational tourism in the Middle East.