Shark attack at Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands, 06-Jan-2015
Date of attack: January 6th 2015
Location: Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: Great white shark or oceanic whitetip shark
Name of victim: Lacy Webb
Age of victim: 34 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Severe bite to right flank

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