Shark attack at Staniel Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Staniel Cay, Exuma Islands, Reported 09-Jul-2018.
Date of attack: July 9th 2018
Location: Staniel Cay, Exuma Islands
Shark species: Nurse shark, 5'
Name of victim: Katarina Zarutskie
Age of victim: 19 years old
Sex of victim: F
Activity: Floating
Injury: Minor injury to wrist

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