Shark Attack Data

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Shark attack at Double Breasted Cays in Abaco Islands, Bahamas

GSAF Case # 1992.08.29
Date 29 Aug 1992
Country Bahamas
Area Abaco Islands
Location Double Breasted Cays
Activity Snorkeling, carrying a speared fish in her hand
Name Valerie Fortunato
Sex Female
Age 34
Injury Left hand bitten
Time
Species 1.8 m [6'] blacktip shark
Investigator or Source C. Dummitt, Palm Beach Post. 9/3/1992
Fatal? Not fatal
Incident Type Unprovoked