Shark attack at Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, 18-May-2004
Date of attack: May 18th 2004
Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: 1,5 m [5'] Caribbean reef shark (Carcharhinus perezi)
Name of victim: Wolfgang Leander
Age of victim: 63 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Free diving & spearfishing
Injury: Left forearm bitten PROVOKED INCIDENT

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