Shark attack at Carter Cay, , Bahamas

Shark attack details: Carter Cay, , 15-Jun-1983
Date of attack: June 15th 1983
Location: Carter Cay,
Shark species: 6' blacktip shark
Name of victim: Roger Yost
Age of victim: 30 years old
Sex of victim: M
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Injury: Lacerations to hand & foot

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