NASSAU, BAHAMAS — Police have reported that an incident at sea near Grand Cay, Abaco on Wednesday August 7, 2024, left an American juvenile female injured.

Police in Abaco received reports that shortly before 2:00 p.m. the 8-year-old victim was swimming when she was bitten on the right hand, presumably by a shark.

The victim was brought to shore and taken to the hospital for medical treatment. Her injury is listed as serious. She and her family are expected to return to the United States where she will receive additional medical care.