Shark attack details: Highborn Cay, Exuma Islands, 09-Aug-1989
| Date of attack: |
August 9th 1989 |
| Location: |
Highborn Cay, Exuma Islands |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Judy St. Clair |
| Age of victim: |
31 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Severe hand and arm injuries; right hand surgically amputated |
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