Shark attack details: , Exuma Islands, 06-Mar-2009
| Date of attack: |
March 6th 2009 |
| Location: |
, Exuma Islands |
| Shark species: |
7' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Luis Hernandez |
| Age of victim: |
48 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to right forearm after he poked the shark with his spear PROVOKED INCIDENT |
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