Shark attack at Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, 02-Oct-2010
Date of attack: October 2nd 2010
Location: Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: Possibly a 6' lemon shark
Name of victim: Jane Engle
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Surfing
Injury: Bitten between left ankle & knee

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