It was not immediately clear what type of shark attacked the woman.
A female tourist from Boston was killed Monday by a shark while paddleboarding in the Bahamas, police told reporters.
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The victim, who was not identified, was attacked less than a mile off the western end of New Providence island, where the capital, Nassau, is located. She was paddleboarding with a man who was not injured, according to Police Sgt. Desiree Ferguson.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences…for this most unfortunate situation,” she said.
Bahamas Local said the woman was 44-years-old.
Witnesses on the scene told local media that the woman had gotten married Sunday, and she was with family when the attack happened.
Police said a lifeguard rescued both people with a boat upon seeing what was happening, but the woman suffered serious injuries to the right side of her body and was declared dead at the scene despite CPR efforts.
