Boy, 12, believed he was going ‘to die’ after grisly shark attack on Bahamas family vacation
A 12-year-old boy named Parker Roll was attacked by a massive reef shark while swimming near Staniel Cay island in the Bahamas during a family vacation. Parker's older brother, Jack, came to his rescue and saved his life by stopping the bleeding and carrying him to the boat. The boy underwent surgery and received 30 to 40 stitches for severe injuries to his leg and foot, and doctors are optimistic about his recovery.
- ▪Parker Roll, a 12-year-old boy from Friendswood, Texas, was attacked by an 8-to-10-foot reef shark while swimming in the Bahamas.
- ▪The shark attack occurred 60 miles off the coast of the Bahamas, near Staniel Cay island, during a boat tour of the Exuma Cays.
- ▪Parker's older brother, Jack, saved his life by stopping the bleeding and carrying him to the boat, and the boy underwent surgery for his injuries.
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| Publication time | Mon, 29 Jun 2026 16:12:21 -0400 |
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