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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