Shark attack details: Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands, 29-Aug-2010
| Date of attack: |
August 29th 2010 |
| Location: |
Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands |
| Shark species: |
unknown |
| Name of victim: |
Judson Newton |
| Age of victim: |
43 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming after boat became disabled |
| Injury: |
His partial remains were recovered from a 12' tiger shark on September 5, 2010. Cause of death was thought to be drowning |
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