Shark attack at Highborn Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas

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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