Shark attack at Grand Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Grand Cay, Abaco Islands, 05-Aug-1999
Date of attack: August 5th 1999
Location: Grand Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: 2.7 m [9'] Bull shark or Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: Kevin King
Age of victim: 35 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing & holding catch
Injury: Right arm bitten

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2.7 m [9'] bull shark or Caribbean reef shark 2.7 m [9'] Bull shark or Caribbean reef shark

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