Shark attack at , Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: , Abaco Islands, 28-Jun-2008
Date of attack: June 28th 2008
Location: , Abaco Islands
Shark species: 6' to 7' Bull shark
Name of victim: Max Briggs
Age of victim: 42 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to calf

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