Shark attack details: Sampson Cay, , 09-Jul-1987
| Date of attack: |
July 9th 1987 |
| Location: |
Sampson Cay, |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
male from pleasure craft Press On Regardless |
| Age of victim: |
35 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Snorkeling |
| Injury: |
Right leg bitten |
View detailed report (PDF)
Map showing shark attack location and nearby incidents
Nearby shark attacks
- Compass Cay, Exuma Islands | 28-Jul-2013
- Off Cape Eleuthera, | 10-Nov-2013
- North Rat Cay Reef, Andros Island | 26-Jun-1982
- Highborn Cay, Exuma Islands | 09-Aug-1989
- Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands | 29-Aug-2010
- Cat Island, | Reported 22-Jan-2012
- , Eleuthera | 07-July-2012
- Savannah Sound, Eleuthera | 21-Mar-2013
- , Exuma Islands | 06-Mar-2009
- , Exuma Islands | 02-Oct-2010
- Green Cay, | 06-Sep-22
- Athol Island, Lucayan Archipelago | 24-May-23
- Nassau, New Providence | Oct-2006
- Rose Island, Lucayan Archipelago | 26-Jun-19
- Nassau, New Providence | 07-Aug-2016
- Mayan Temple, Atlantis Paradise Island Resort, Paradise Island | 15-Jan-2024
- Sandals Resort, New Providence | 04-Dec-23
- Tiger Beach, | Reported 14-Jul-2016
- Whale Cay, Berry Islands | June 1983
