Shark attack at Middle Bight, Andros Island, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Middle Bight, Andros Island, Ca. 1939
Date of attack: July 1st 1939
Location: Middle Bight, Andros Island
Shark species: Tiger shark
Name of victim: 12' skiff, occupant: E.R.F. Johnson
Sex of victim:
Activity: Fishing
Injury: No injury to occupant, shark rammed bow of boat

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