Shark attack details: Port Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island, 04-Jul-2015
| Date of attack: |
July 4th 2015 |
| Location: |
Port Lucaya, Freeport, Grand Bahama Island |
| Shark species: |
6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
Katie Hester |
| Age of victim: |
23 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
F |
| Activity: |
Spearfishing |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to lower leg & ankle |
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