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American boy, 12, attacked by shark in Bahamas while swimming with brother
CBS News • • general
Key Points:
- A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming near Staniel Cay in the Exuma Cays, Bahamas, and is currently in stable condition after receiving medical treatment.
- The boy was swimming with his brother during a family tour when the incident occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday, and he was transported by boat to New Providence for care.
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not specify the type of shark or the extent of the boy’s injuries, but confirmed his stable condition as of Wednesday.
- The Bahamas has one of the highest rates of unprovoked shark attacks globally, with 30 confirmed attacks over the past 400 years, despite the overall rarity of such incidents.
- Recent years have seen multiple shark attacks involving Americans in the Bahamas, including serious injuries to two women in February 2025 and a man in August 2025.
