Shark attack at Powel Cay, , Bahamas

Shark attack details: Powel Cay, , 26-May-1997
Date of attack: May 26th 1997
Location: Powel Cay,
Shark species: Possibly a Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: Wilber Wood
Age of victim: 54 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Right arm bitten

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