Shark attack at 10 miles west of Walker, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: 10 miles west of Walker, Abaco Islands, 04-Jul-2003
Date of attack: July 4th 2003
Location: 10 miles west of Walker, Abaco Islands
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] Bull shark
Name of victim: Benjamin Brown
Age of victim: 39 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Left calf bitten

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2.1 m [7'] bull shark 2.1 m [7'] Bull shark

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