Shark attack at Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Compass Cay, Exuma Islands, 09-Nov-18
Date of attack: November 9th 2018
Location: Compass Cay, Exuma Islands
Shark species: Nurse shark
Name of victim: Asher Jones
Age of victim: 8 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Arc of shallow lacerations to back

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