Shark attack details: North Rat Cay Reef, Andros Island, 26-Jun-1982
| Date of attack: |
June 26th 1982 |
| Location: |
North Rat Cay Reef, Andros Island |
| Shark species: |
2 m [6'9"] lemon shark |
| Name of victim: |
Philip Sweeting |
| Age of victim: |
19 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Arm severed at elbow |
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