American Boy Injured in Shark Attack in the Bahamas
The boy was swimming with his brother when the shark attacked, and police said the species was not identified.
- A 12-year-old American boy is in stable condition after a shark attack on Tuesday while swimming with his brother off Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays, the Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed.
- The incident occurred during a family tour of the Exuma Cays, an area known for boating and water excursions; authorities were notified shortly before 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday regarding the emergency transport.
- According to the International Shark Attack File, shark attacks in The Bahamas remain extremely rare despite the region having over 700 islands; only 30 confirmed unprovoked attacks occurred in the past 400 years.
- Multiple Americans have been injured by shark attacks in The Bahamas in recent years, including a 10-year-old boy from Maryland hospitalized in January 2024 and a 63-year-old American man off Abaco in August 2025.
- Following transport to New Providence, the boy remains in stable condition; Police have not released his name, specified the shark species involved, or reported any other injuries from the incident.
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American boy injured in shark attack in the Bahamas
A 12-year-old American boy was injured in a shark attack while swimming with his brother during a tour in the Bahamas, police said. He was taken for treatment and was last listed in stable condition. The attack happened Tuesday afternoon in the area of Staniel Cay, part of the Exuma Cays, a chain of islands and small cays southeast of Nassau known for boating, beaches and water excursions. Police in New Providence said they were notified shortly…
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