Overview
- The boy was bitten while swimming with his brother in Staniel Cay at about 3:30 p.m. on Tuesday and was transported by boat to New Providence for medical care.
- The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed the injury and the boy’s stable condition but did not release his name or identify the shark species.
- The Exuma Cays are a popular area for swimming, snorkeling and diving and host many shark species, which draws tourists and researchers alike.
- News coverage notes several recent shark incidents affecting U.S. visitors in the Bahamas between 2023 and 2025, placing this case in a pattern of rare but recurring encounters.
- Experts’ data show the Bahamas ranks high in recorded unprovoked attacks worldwide even though confirmed attacks remain uncommon over long time spans.