Shark attack at Cat Cay, Bimini, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Cat Cay, Bimini, 04-Jul-1996
Date of attack: July 4th 1996
Location: Cat Cay, Bimini
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Michael Beach
Age of victim: 24 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Diving
Injury: Left leg lacerated

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