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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