A shocking new video has emerged showing the aftermath of a terrifying shark attack on a 10-year-old boy at the Atlantis Bahamas Resort. The footage reveals the harrowing moments as the boy, who was participating in a shark experience for guests, was bitten by a reef shark, causing the water in the tank to turn a misty blood red.
Key Takeaway
A 10-year-old boy was attacked by a reef shark during a shark experience at the Atlantis Bahamas Resort, prompting the closure of the attraction as the resort reevaluates its safety protocols.
Frantic Rescue Efforts
According to eyewitnesses, the boy’s father heroically leaped into the water to assist his son, helping him to safety as they both scrambled to the top of the tank. The father then carried the boy to a nearby landing, where resort staff and the boy’s mother joined in the efforts to get him medical attention.
The Shark Encounter
The incident occurred as the boy, accompanied by a chaperone, descended into the shark tank wearing a large white helmet and heavy oxygen tank. As the sharks swam around them, one of the reef sharks aggressively darted through the boy’s legs, causing him to lose his footing and leading to the harrowing attack.
Aftermath and Resort Response
The Royal Bahamas Police Force reported that the boy, who was on vacation from Maryland, sustained a bite to his right leg and was promptly taken to the hospital. Fortunately, he was in stable condition, and the resort promptly closed down the shark tanks. The Atlantis Bahamas Resort has since suspended the shark attraction as they review their safety procedures for guests.
