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Woman killed by shark while paddleboarding near Nassau in 2023

Nassau, New Providence · Added 2026-09-20

Woman killed by shark while paddleboarding near Nassau in 2023 ABC News reported that a 44-year-old Massachusetts visitor died after a shark attack while paddleboarding near Sandals Royal Bahamian in December 2023. Police said a lifeguard brought her ashore and CPR was attempted. The reporting includes the resort’s condolences and does not establish resort negligence. Source: ABC News · December 5, 2023.

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Woman killed by shark while paddleboarding near Nassau in 2023

ABC News reported that a 44-year-old Massachusetts visitor died after a shark attack while paddleboarding near Sandals Royal Bahamian in December 2023. Police said a lifeguard brought her ashore and CPR was attempted. The reporting includes the resort’s condolences and does not establish resort negligence.

Source: ABC News · December 5, 2023.

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Paddleboarding near Sandals Royal Bahamian

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One passenger died after Blue Lagoon excursion ferry took on water

Near Paradise Island / Nassau · Added 2026-09-20

One passenger died after Blue Lagoon excursion ferry took on water A crowded double-decker excursion ferry took on water near Paradise Island on November 14, 2023. The Tribune reported that one passenger died and others were rescued. Police described rough conditions and more than 100 people aboard. This report concerns that specific ferry incident; it does not establish the medical cause of death or the operator’s current safety status. Source: The Tribune, November 14, 2023.

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One passenger died after Blue Lagoon excursion ferry took on water

A crowded double-decker excursion ferry took on water near Paradise Island on November 14, 2023. The Tribune reported that one passenger died and others were rescued. Police described rough conditions and more than 100 people aboard. This report concerns that specific ferry incident; it does not establish the medical cause of death or the operator’s current safety status.

Source: The Tribune, November 14, 2023.

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https://m.tribune242.com/news/2023/nov/14/woman-dies-boating-accident-paradise-island/

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Fatal shark attack during Green Cay snorkeling trip in September 2022

Green Cay / Nassau · Added 2026-09-20

Fatal shark attack during Green Cay snorkeling trip in September 2022 A visitor died after a shark attack while snorkeling near Green Cay on September 6, 2022. The Tribune identified the excursion operator as Seas the Day and reported that it temporarily stopped operating after the incident. The owner described crew rescue efforts, including bringing the visitor aboard. That historical suspension does not establish the business’s current status, and the report does not establish operator negligence. This was a different company and incident from Seas N’ Cays. Source: The Tribune, September 13, 2022.

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Fatal shark attack during Green Cay snorkeling trip in September 2022

A visitor died after a shark attack while snorkeling near Green Cay on September 6, 2022. The Tribune identified the excursion operator as Seas the Day and reported that it temporarily stopped operating after the incident. The owner described crew rescue efforts, including bringing the visitor aboard. That historical suspension does not establish the business’s current status, and the report does not establish operator negligence. This was a different company and incident from Seas N’ Cays.

Source: The Tribune, September 13, 2022.

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https://www.tribune242.com/news/2022/sep/13/tour-boat-company-shut-after-shark-attack/

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Guest safetyNews report · #16

Family questions emergency response after fatal Rose Island shark attack

Rose Island · Added 2026-09-20

Family questions emergency response after fatal Rose Island shark attack A June 2019 snorkeling trip ended with a visitor being killed by a shark. Her family questioned the emergency response, saying staff did not enter the water to help and that first-aid supplies and treatment were unavailable. Sandy Toes disputed criticism of its response, saying its staff acted swiftly, followed established procedures and took reasonable preventive measures. The linked report presents the family’s allegations and the operator’s position, not a finding of negligence. Source: Eyewitness News, July 11, 2019.

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Family questions emergency response after fatal Rose Island shark attack

A June 2019 snorkeling trip ended with a visitor being killed by a shark. Her family questioned the emergency response, saying staff did not enter the water to help and that first-aid supplies and treatment were unavailable. Sandy Toes disputed criticism of its response, saying its staff acted swiftly, followed established procedures and took reasonable preventive measures. The linked report presents the family’s allegations and the operator’s position, not a finding of negligence.

Source: Eyewitness News, July 11, 2019.

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https://ewnews.com/sandy-toes-staff-followed-procedure-in-fatal-shark-attack-incident/

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