Shark attack at Matinella Reef, 15 to 20 miles west of Walkers Cay, 15 miles west of Walkers Cay, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Matinella Reef, 15 to 20 miles west of Walkers Cay, 15 miles west of Walkers Cay, 21-Aug-1993
Date of attack: August 21st 1993
Location: Matinella Reef, 15 to 20 miles west of Walkers Cay, 15 miles west of Walkers Cay
Shark species: 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: William Barnes
Age of victim: 51 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Leg bitten

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1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark or Caribbean reef shark 1.8 m [6'] Blacktip shark or Caribbean reef shark

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