Shark attack at Double Breasted Cays , Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Double Breasted Cays , Abaco Islands, 29-Aug-1992
Date of attack: August 29th 1992
Location: Double Breasted Cays , Abaco Islands
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
Name of victim: Valerie Fortunato
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling, carrying a speared fish in her hand
Injury: Left hand bitten

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1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark 1.8 m [6'] Blacktip shark

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