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10-Year-Old Boy Attacked by Shark at Atlantis Bahamas Resort

Father rescues son from shark-infested tank during resort's 'Walking with Sharks' excursion; boy in stable condition as resort shuts down tanks for investigation.

  • 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.
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