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BAHAMAS — 19-Jul-1988

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Shark Attack Incident

BAHAMAS

July 18, 1988

Non-fatal

Date19-Jul-1988

TypeUnprovoked

CountryBAHAMAS

ActivitySpearfishing on scuba

Species1.5 m [5'] Caribbean reef shark

InjuryCheek bitten

VictimLarry Press, Male, 28 years old

SourceE. Pace, FSAF

24.7737°, -78.0001°via nominatim

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