The Abaco Islands in the Bahamas are a chain of islands known for their white sandy beaches, clear blue waters, and diverse marine life.
This tropical area is loved by beach goers, nature lovers, and water sports fans.
The Abaco Islands are home to various shark species, crucial for the marine ecosystem.
Shark sightings are common here, though encounters with people are rare and attacks are very uncommon.
Visitors to the Abaco Islands can enjoy watching these graceful creatures swim gracefully in the ocean.
Shark diving is a popular activity here for those seeking an exciting experience.
Observing sharks in their natural habitat can be an amazing and educational experience for visitors to this tropical location.
Understanding our data at Abaco Islands
In our comprehensive overview of abaco islands, the data presented in this article is compiled from a variety of public sources, providing a consolidated view of shark encounters by beach.
As you explore the data, it is important to note that while we have organized the information by specific areas, neighboring areas may also have their own detailed posts.
We encourage you to utilize the search function on our website to discover unique posts that may pertain to nearby locations.
Given the unpredictable and often chaotic circumstances surrounding shark attacks, some of the details within our tables have been inferred post-incident.
This is a common practice in the documentation of such events, due to factors like the rapid response required at the scene and the retrospective nature of assembling such data.
Our aim is to offer a resource that not only informs but also enhances awareness and safety practices for all who venture into the marine environment.
As you navigate through the information, we hope it serves as a reminder of the respect and caution that our florida beaches command.
Recorded Attack #1
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Off Sandy Point, Great Abaco Island
Date
1983-06-22
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Carl James Harth
Sex
M
Age
15
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
16H00
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #2
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
North Of Walkers Cay
Date
1958-07-01
Year
1958
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing, Had Fish On His Spear
Name
Stanton Waterman
Sex
M
Age
36.0
Injury
No Injury, Shark Went For Diver's Leg & Missed, Diver Hit Shark On Head With Speargun & Shark Bit Speargun
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
Tiger Shark, <2 M Tl
Recorded Attack #3
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Grand Cay
Date
1999-08-05
Year
1999
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing & Holding Catch
Name
Kevin King
Sex
M
Age
35
Injury
Right Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
17H00
Species
2.7 M [9'] Bull Shark Or Caribbean Reef Shark
Recorded Attack #4
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Spanish Cay
Date
2009-07-31
Year
2009
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Derek Mitchell
Sex
M
Age
14
Injury
Lacerations To Calf
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #5
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Elbow Cay
Date
2010-10-02
Year
2010
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Surfing
Name
Jane Engle
Sex
F
Age
N/A
Injury
Bitten Between Left Ankle & Knee
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
Possibly A 6' Lemon Shark
Recorded Attack #6
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
North Of Grand Cay
Date
2001-08-31
Year
2001
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Nick Raich
Sex
M
Age
44.0
Injury
Torso Lacerated
Fatal
N
Time
13H30
Species
3 M [10'] Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #7
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Walkers Cay
Date
1997-05-17
Year
1997
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Robert Gunn
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
Morning
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #8
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Carter's Cay
Date
2018-08-20
Year
2018
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Will Krause
Sex
M
Age
29.0
Injury
Lacerations To Head And Neck
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Reef Shark
Recorded Attack #9
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Tahiti Beach, Elbow Cay
Date
2015-01-06
Year
2015
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Lacy Webb
Sex
F
Age
34
Injury
Severe Bite To Right Flank
Fatal
N
Time
16H00
Species
White Shark Or Oceanic Whitetip Shark
Recorded Attack #10
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Coco Bay, Green Turtle Cay
Date
2018-08-15
Year
2018
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Standing
Name
Kate Inskip
Sex
F
Age
56.0
Injury
Injury To Lower Left Leg
Fatal
N
Time
08H30
Species
Nurse Shark
Recorded Attack #11
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Walkers Cay
Date
2002-04-09
Year
2002
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Standing
Name
Erich Ritter
Sex
M
Age
43.0
Injury
Calf Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
10H45
Species
Bull Shark, 400-Lb
Recorded Attack #12
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Noname Cay
Date
2020-05-31
Year
2020
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Left Hand
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Bull Shark, 8'
Recorded Attack #13
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
10 Miles West Of Walker’S Cay
Date
2003-07-04
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Benjamin Brown
Sex
M
Age
39.0
Injury
Left Calf Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H45
Species
2.1 M [7'] Bull Shark
Recorded Attack #14
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Double Breasted Cays
Date
1992-08-29
Year
1992
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Snorkeling, Carrying A Speared Fish In Her Hand
Name
Valerie Fortunato
Sex
F
Age
34
Injury
Left Hand Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
1.8 M [6'] Blacktip Shark
Recorded Attack #15
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Green Turtle Cay
Date
2016-07-23
Year
2016
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Steve Cutbirth
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Face And Right Leg
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Bull Shark, 6'
Recorded Attack #16
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
N/A
Date
2008-06-28
Year
2008
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Max Briggs
Sex
M
Age
42
Injury
Lacerations To Calf
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Bull Shark, 6' To 7'
Recorded Attack #17
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Allan-Pensacola Cay
Date
2007-07-10
Year
2007
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Joanie Regan
Sex
F
Age
48
Injury
Lacerations To Thumb, Ring And Pinky Fingers Of Right Hand
Fatal
N
Time
11H00
Species
Bull Shark, 5'
Recorded Attack #18
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Bakers Bay
Date
2003-07-10
Year
2003
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Richard Horton
Sex
M
Age
58.0
Injury
Right Thigh Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
14H30
Species
Unidentified Species
Recorded Attack #19
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Treasure Cay
Date
2018-09-23
Year
2018
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Maggie Ewing
Sex
F
Age
32.0
Injury
Lacerations To Fingers
Fatal
N
Time
13H42
Species
Blacktip Shark
Recorded Attack #20
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Scotland Cay
Date
2013-07-28
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Erik Norrie
Sex
M
Age
40
Injury
Leg Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
16H05
Species
6' Shark
Recorded Attack #21
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Great Guana Cay
Date
2019-07-04
Year
2019
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Snorkeling
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
32.0
Injury
Unknown
Fatal
N
Time
17H30
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #22
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
N/A
Date
2019-06-21
Year
2019
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Jonathan Hernandez
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Lacerations To Left Calf
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #23
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Grand Cay
Date
2013-07-28
Year
2013
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Diving
Name
Male
Sex
M
Age
50
Injury
Bitten On Rear Lower Extremities
Fatal
N
Time
11H15
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #24
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Grand Cay
Date
2005-10-03
Year
2005
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Diving
Name
Nixon Pierre
Sex
M
Age
35
Injury
Lacerations To Right Side Of Face
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #25
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
N/A
Date
1872-10-10
Year
1872
Type
Sea Disaster
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Burning Of The S.S. Missouri
Name
Males
Sex
M
Age
N/A
Injury
Fatal
Fatal
Y
Time
N/A
Species
N/A
Recorded Attack #26
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
N/A
Date
2014-06-25
Year
2014
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Mark Adams
Sex
M
Age
42
Injury
No Injury But Shark Took His Pole Spear
Fatal
N
Time
13H00
Species
Caribbean Reef Shark, 7' To 8'
Recorded Attack #27
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Green Turtle Cay
Date
2004-05-18
Year
2004
Type
Provoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Free Diving & Spearfishing
Name
Wolfgang Leander
Sex
M
Age
63.0
Injury
Left Forearm Bitten Provoked Incident
Fatal
N
Time
15H00
Species
1,5 M [5'] Caribbean Reef Shark (Carcharhinus Perezi)
Recorded Attack #28
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Powell Cay
Date
1997-05-26
Year
1997
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Wilber Wood
Sex
M
Age
54.0
Injury
Right Arm Bitten
Fatal
N
Time
N/A
Species
Possibly A Caribbean Reef Shark
Recorded Attack #29
Area
Abaco Islands
Location
Green Turtle Cay
Date
1983-07-08
Year
1983
Type
Unprovoked
Country
Bahamas
Activity
Spearfishing
Name
Eric Gijsendorfer
Sex
M
Age
13
Injury
Lacerations To Left Calf
Fatal
N
Time
12H00
Species
N/A
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