A 10-year-old boy from Maryland faced danger during a ‘Shark Tank’ expedition at Paradise Island, Bahamas

In an alarming incident at Paradise Island, Bahamas, a 10-year-old boy from Maryland found himself in a perilous situation during a ‘Shark Tank‘ expedition. The thrilling adventure took a terrifying turn on Monday, just before 4 pm, as the young explorer suffered a bite on the right leg from a shark.

Preliminary reports from the Royal Bahamas Police Force confirmed the shocking encounter at a local resort on Paradise Island. Swiftly transported to a nearby hospital, the boy is reported to be in stable condition. Authorities are actively investigating the incident, and details about the resort’s location remain undisclosed by Police Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings.

Speaking to NBC News, Skippings stated, ‘I have never been over to the aquarium that they’re referring to. As for how it’s set up, you’ll have to speak to personnel at the resort.’ The undisclosed location adds an extra layer of mystery to the already dramatic episode.

Witnesses Michael and Tori Massie, participating in the ‘Walking with the Sharks’ program at Atlantis Paradise Island Bahamas, described the experience as peaceful until the boy’s arrival. Tori mentioned, ‘We saw the sharks hone in on him and then just like a pool of blood afterwards.’ The ‘easy and fun’ program has since been removed from Atlantis’ offerings.

Despite participants signing a waiver before entering the tank, Michael expressed dissatisfaction, claiming that the program ‘failed this child and this family.’ The resort, known for its ‘Snorkel the Ruins of Atlantis’ program, allowing participants to explore underwater with sharks, rays, and tropical fish, has not responded to inquiries.

This incident echoes a similar one seven months ago when a 73-year-old woman from Iowa lost her leg in a shark attack south of Taino Beach in the Bahamas. It serves as a chilling reminder of the unpredictable nature of marine adventures. In 2018, a 12-year-old boy from Edinburgh survived a bull shark attack off Bimini Island, emphasising the risks associated with aquatic excursions in the Bahamas.