Shark attack at Middle Bight, Andros Island, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Middle Bight, Andros Island, Before 1958
Date of attack: July 1st 1958
Location: Middle Bight, Andros Island
Shark species: 2.1 m [7'] nurse shark
Name of victim: John Fenton
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Testing movie camera in full diving dress
Injury: Shark bit diver's sleeve after he patted it on the head PROVOKED INCIDENT

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