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A U.S. tourist was attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas on Sunday, Aug. 17

The 63-year-old man sustained "severe injuries," according to the Royal Bahamas Police Force

He was taken to a local clinic and then later airlifted to the U.S. for further treatment

A U.S. tourist was attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas.

The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time on Sunday, Aug. 17, according to a statement from the Royal Bahamas Police Force.

Police responded to the scene of the attack near Big Grand Cay on the island of Abaco. Per the statement, initial reports suggest that a 63-year-old man was spearfishing when he was attacked by a shark.

He sustained "severe injuries," police said.

The unidentified man was taken to a local cl

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