Shark attack at Spanish Wells, Off the north tip of Eleuthera Island, Eleuthera, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Spanish Wells, Off the north tip of Eleuthera Island, Eleuthera, 25-Jun-1968
Date of attack: June 25th 1968
Location: Spanish Wells, Off the north tip of Eleuthera Island, Eleuthera
Shark species: 1.5 m to 2 m [5' to 6.75'] Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: Roy Pinder
Age of victim: 17 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Bumped shoulder, bit head

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