12-Year-old American Boy Bitten by Shark in Bahamas Resort

WHO:

CBS News US - A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark.

CBS News US - The boy was swimming with his brother at the time of the attack.

WHAT:

NY Post - The shark attack took place around 3:30 p.m.

Drudge Report - The boy was bitten by a shark while swimming.

CBS News US - The attack occurred during a family tour.

WHERE:

NY Post - The attack occurred on Staniel Cay island in the Bahamas.

CBS News US - The incident took place in the Bahamas' Exuma Cays.

Drudge Report - The attack occurred at a luxury Caribbean resort.

WHEN:

CBS News US - The attack occurred while the family was on a tour of the Bahamas.

WHY:

CBS News US - The reason for the shark attack is not specified in the articles.

HOW:

CBS News US - The Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed the details of the attack.

CBS News US - The boy was swimming in the water when the shark attacked.

(UPDATED June 24, 2026 23:24 UTC)

A shark attack occurred around 3:30 p.m. on Staniel Cay island in the Bahamas. The Royal Bahamas Police Force has confirmed the details surrounding this incident. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances of the attack.

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(UPDATED June 24, 2026 19:36 UTC)

A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming with his brother at a luxury resort in the Exuma Cays of the Bahamas. The incident occurred during a family tour, and although the boy was bitten, the reason for the attack has not been specified. Authorities are continuing to investigate the circumstances surrounding this unfortunate event.