Shark attack at Spanish Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Spanish Cay, Abaco Islands, 31-July-2009
Date of attack: July 31st 2009
Location: Spanish Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: Bull shark
Name of victim: Derek Mitchell
Age of victim: 14 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to calf

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