Shark attack details: Grand Cay, Abaco Islands, 31-Aug-2001

Date of attack:	Aug 31st 2001
Location:	Grand Cay, Abaco Islands
Shark species:	3 m [10'] Bull shark
Name of victim:	Nick Raich
Age of victim:	44 years old
Sex of victim:	M
Activity:	Spearfishing
Injury:	Torso lacerated

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