Shark attack in Bahamas injuries 2 US tourists
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BIMINI, Bahamas – Two American tourists were attacked by a shark while swimming Friday in the Bahamas, according to local officials.
Officials said both women were swimming in the waters of Bimini Bay when the shark attack happened and suffered injuries. The type of shark was not identified.
A bull shark (Carcharhinus leucas) swimming on a sandy bottom on December 21, 2007 in the Bahamas, Caribbean Sea. Carcharhinus leucas belongs to the group of the five most dangerous sharks in the world, it is often implicated in attacks on humans.
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Officials said the women were rushed to a local clinic for treatment before being airlifted to a hospital in New Providence for more advanced treatment.
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Low angle underwater view of Tiger shark (Galeocerdo cuvier) swimming over a sandy bottom in the Atlantic Ocean at Tiger Beach in the Bahamas. Bahamas.
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One of the victims’ injuries is considered serious, officials said.
Officials are still investigating the attack.
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