Shark attack at Whale Cay, Berry Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Whale Cay, Berry Islands, June 1983
Date of attack: June 1st 1983
Location: Whale Cay, Berry Islands
Shark species: Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: Carl Starling
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to thigh & buttocks

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