Shark attack details: Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, 04-Aug-2001
| Date of attack: |
August 4th 2001 |
| Location: |
Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Krishna Thompson |
| Age of victim: |
36 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Leg bitten, later surgically amputated above the knee |
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