Are there sharks in the bahamas

In a ten-year period ending in , the Bahamas saw just four shark attacks, and only one was deadly. But this is the second shark attack in recent weeks: On June 26, Jordan Lindsey was killed when she was attacked by three sharks off the coast of Rose Island.

The Torrance, California college student was snorkeling with her family when she was fatally bitten on her arms, legs and buttocks. Lindsey's family reportedly saw the sharks approaching and tried to yell out a warning, but she didn't hear them in time. The Bahamas Ministry of Tourism and Aviation expressed condolences and "deepest sympathies" to the Lindsey's family in a statement, and said officials were still investigating the incident. Scientists are also investigating the three-shark attack, which they described as unusual.

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Search form Search. Kitts St. The Shark Diving Diversity of the Bahamas. Back to list of articles. By AgnesA Date: 11 Feb' Shark diving in the Bahamas The tropical Caribbean islands of The Bahamas may be famous for their beaches of endless soft sand and iridescent turquoise water, but below the tranquil surface of this idyllic destination, an exciting secret awaits. Oceanic whitetips at Cat Island These heavily fished sharks are more often encountered in the open ocean, however, the protected waters of The Bahamas have become a sanctuary for them in recent years.

Tiger sharks at Tiger Beach It may be one of the more commercialized shark experiences in The Bahamas, but the tiger shark dives at West End in Grand Bahama are not to be missed. Unsubscribe anytime. Get Our App. DIVELive is free, full archive available to digital subscribers. Follow DIVE. All Rights Reserved. Website design by Member Magazine Publishers. Sharks Of The Bahamas. Share this article You'll love these. Related Articles travel.

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