Riviera Beach spear fisherman survives harrowing shark attack in Bahamas

RIVIERA BEACH, Fla. (CBS12) — In a gripping tale of survival, a Riviera Beach resident and avid spear fisherman recounted the terrifying moment he was bitten by a shark in the Bahamas.

Eddie Jarmakowicz said he found himself in a life-threatening situation while fishing in about 20 to 25 feet of water.

On August 16, during his excursion, he was bitten on his left wrist by a shark. He recalled the frightening moment, describing how he was ascending to the surface when something suddenly grabbed his hand…

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