Shark attack at Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands, 23-Jul-2016
Date of attack: July 23rd 2016
Location: Green Turtle Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species: Bull shark, 6'
Name of victim: Steve Cutbirth
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Spearfishing
Injury: Lacerations to face and right leg

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