• A 63-year-old American tourist was attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas.
• The incident occurred near Big Grand Cay in the Abaco Islands on Sunday afternoon.
• The tourist sustained severe injuries and was airlifted to the U.S. for further treatment.
• The Bahamas has a relatively low number of confirmed shark attacks, despite being a hotspot.
• The U.S. State Department recently issued a travel advisory for the Bahamas amid rising crime and shark incidents.

A 63-year-old American tourist was severely injured after being attacked by a shark while spearfishing in the Bahamas on Sunday, according to CBS News. The incident occurred shortly after 1 p.m. local time near Big Grand Cay, prompting a response from the Royal Bahamas Police Force. Following the attack, the man was taken to a local clinic and later airlifted to the United States for additional medical assistance.

The victim's identity has not yet been disclosed, and the current status of his condition remains unclear. Authorities have not determined the species of shark involved in the attack, reports India Times and Newsweek. Notably, the Bahamas is recognized for its high rate of shark encounters, with 34 confirmed shark attacks recorded over the past 400 years according to the International Shark Attack File.

This attack comes in the wake of a U.S. State Department Level 2 travel advisory, which urges travelers to "exercise increased caution" in the Bahamas due to shark-related incidents and increased crime. The advisory specifically warns tourists to stay alert for potential shark encounters, as highlighted by India Times and CBS News.