Florida man recovering after shark attack in the Bahamas

Marlin Wakeman, a 24-year-old from Stuart, Florida, is on the road to recovery after a horrific shark attack at a marina in the Bahamas.

The incident occurred last month when Wakeman lost his footing while attempting to jump onto a docked boat at the Flying Fish Marina on Long Island and fell into shark-infested waters.

A few moments after the fall, he suffered a bite to his leg, presumably by a Caribbean reef shark. Almost immediately, another shark hit him in the shoulder, adding to the danger of his situation.

Taking action saves a life

The boat captain’s quick thinking, who immediately applied a tourniquet to Wakeman’s leg, played a crucial role in preventing further blood loss.

Wakeman was then taken to a local clinic before being flown to St. Mary’s Medical Center in West Palm Beach, Florida, for surgery.

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Medical findings and prognosis

Dr. Robert Borrego, the trauma surgeon who treated Wakeman, determined that the shark bite pierced the kneecap and narrowly missed a major artery.

The surgeon estimated the shark’s length to be about 7 feet based on the size of the bite mark.

Despite the severity of the injuries, medics are optimistic about Wakeman’s recovery and expect a return to full health.

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