Shark attack at , , Bahamas

Shark attack details: , , 11-Jul-2009
Date of attack: July 11th 2009
Location: ,
Shark species: 6' Caribbean reef shark
Name of victim: John Cooper
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Leg bitten by shark that had been shot in the head by another diver PROVOKED INCIDENT

View detailed report (PDF)

Shark attack

Bahamas

Attacks by region

Attacks by location

  • Nassau (6)
  • Grand Cay (4)
  • Green Turtle Cay (3)
  • Bimini (3)
  • Tiger Beach (3)
  • Compass Cay (3)
  • Middle Bight (2)
  • Cat Island (2)
  • Rose Island (2)
  • Walkers Cay (2)