Shark attack at Nassau, New Providence, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Nassau, New Providence, 07-Aug-2016
Date of attack: August 7th 2016
Location: Nassau, New Providence
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Johnny Stoch
Age of victim: 15 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Snorkeling
Injury: Lacerations to left leg

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