American boy attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
Summary
A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming with his brother in the Bahamas. He was taken to a hospital on a different island and is now in stable condition.Key Facts
- The shark attack happened around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday near Staniel Cay in the Bahamas.
- The boy was on a family tour of the Exuma Cays when the incident occurred.
- He was transported by boat to New Providence island for medical treatment.
- The Royal Bahamas Police did not say what type of shark was involved or what injuries the boy had.
- The Bahamas has a high rate of unprovoked shark attacks but they are still very rare, with only 30 confirmed attacks in 400 years.
- Recent years have seen several shark attacks on Americans in the Bahamas, some serious and one fatal in 2023.
- The Exuma Cays are known for coral reefs, shipwrecks, and wildlife like sharks and sea turtles.
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