Shark attack at Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands, Bahamas

Shark attack details: Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands, 29-Aug-2010
Date of attack: August 29th 2010
Location: Off Jaws Beach, New Providence Island, Exuma Islands
Shark species: unknown
Name of victim: Judson Newton
Age of victim: 43 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming after boat became disabled
Injury: His partial remains were recovered from a 12' tiger shark on September 5, 2010. Cause of death was thought to be drowning

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