American tourists attacked by shark at luxe Bahamas resort area

Two American tourists were attacked by a shark at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend, police said.

The female swimmers were in the waters at Bimini Bay, which is part of the westernmost island in the Bahamas and about 50 miles from Miami, about 6:30 p.m. Friday when the attack took place.

“Initial reports indicate that the victims, both U.S.A. residents, sustained injuries while swimming in the waters at Bimini Bay,” the Royal Bahamas Police Force wrote in a press release. 

Mortuary services personnel transport the body of a female tourist after what police described as a fatal shark attack in waters near Sandals Royal Bahamian resort, in Nassau, Bahamas on Dec. 4, 2023.  (REUTERS/Dante Carrer)

The boy was taken to a hospital and survived the attack. 

The Royal Bahamas Police Force did not immediately respond for comment or provide further information.