Shark attack at Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, 28-Jul-2013
Date of attack: July 28th 2013
Location: Compass Cay, Exuma Islands
Shark species: Nurse shark
Name of victim: male
Age of victim: 64 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Cleaning fish
Injury: Bitten on left hand

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