Shark attack at Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, 08-Jul-1983
Date of attack: July 8th 1983
Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Eric Gijsendorfer
Age of victim: 13 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to left calf

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