Overview

• 10-year-old boy was attacked by a shark during a 'Walking with Sharks' excursion at the Atlantis Bahamas Resort.
• The boy was led into the tank by staff and was bitten on his right calf by a shark that darted between his legs.
• The boy's father jumped into the tank to help his son to safety, while the boy's mother and resort staff also assisted.
• The boy was taken to a nearby hospital and found to be in stable condition.
• The Atlantis Bahamas Resort and the excursion’s organizers, Blue Adventures, have shut down the tanks following the attack and have begun an internal investigation.