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A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured in a shark attack while spearfishing near Big Grand Cay in the Bahamas, highlighting the region's rare but notable shark incidents. The man was airlifted to the U.S. for treatment, amid a series of recent shark attack cases in the Bahamas involving tourists. Despite the high-profile incidents, shark attacks remain extremely rare in the area.
A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured in a shark attack while spearfishing near Big Grand Cay in the Bahamas, an area with a high but still rare incidence of shark attacks, with only 34 confirmed cases over 400 years. The Bahamas has experienced several recent shark-related incidents involving tourists, highlighting ongoing marine safety concerns.
Two fishermen were bitten by sharks in separate incidents less than 36 hours apart in the Florida Keys. One was bitten in the leg while spearfishing off Marathon and was airlifted to a hospital in Miami. The other was bitten on the foot after reeling in the shark while fishing off a dock in Summerland Key and was also taken to a hospital in Miami. No further details were provided on their conditions.
A man who was spearfishing in Queensland, Australia, fought off a nearly 15-foot-long crocodile by poking its eyes. The 44-year-old man suffered head, abdomen, and leg injuries and was airlifted to hospital. He is in a stable condition and is in good spirits. The incident will be investigated by wildlife officers to confirm if the reptile is still in the area.