Shark attack at Memory Rock, 18 miles from NW end of the Island, Grand Bahama Island, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Memory Rock, 18 miles from NW end of the Island, Grand Bahama Island, 14-Sep-1973
Date of attack: September 14th 1973
Location: Memory Rock, 18 miles from NW end of the Island, Grand Bahama Island
Shark species: 7' to 8' Bull shark
Name of victim: Kevin G. Schlusemeyer
Age of victim: 11 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving, Spearfishing
Injury: Left hand & forearm lacerated

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7' to 8' bull shark 7' to 8' Bull shark

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