The Egyptian Ministry of Environment explained that it had not received any confirmed reports yet about the appearance of anything out of the ordinary in the North Coast. This follows in response to footage spread across social media raised questions of a possible shark or whale on the north coast has prompted the National Institute of Marine Sciences and Fisheries to form a monitoring group in the area. She also denied the recent appearance of any whales other than a dead whale which the ministry reported during Eid al-Adha. Statement from the institute explained that since the video sent only shows the dorsal fin and part of the body, and the head or tail fin area does not appear, it is difficult to accurately determine the species. It said it is likely that the object is a small fin whale, and work will continue to verify it completely.

Source: Egypt Independent June 24, 2024 21:27 UTC