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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