Pennsylvania woman dies from shark attack while snorkeling in the Bahamas 

A U.S. cruise ship passenger from Pennsylvania died after a shark attacked her while she was snorkeling in the Bahamas on Tuesday. 

The 58-year-old woman from Erie County was snorkeling with her family at the popular spot of Green Cay in northern Bahamas when a bull shark attacked her at around 2 p.m. local time. 

"It's unfortunate," said police spokeswoman Chief Superintendent Chrislyn Skippings.

"Tour operators along with family members attempted to rescue the female; however, they were unsuccessful; which resulted in the female receiving serious injuries to the left side of her body. EMS personnel visited the Fort Montagu Ramp where the victim was transported and confirmed no vital signs of life," the Royal Bahamas Police said in a news release Wednesday.

According to the cruise ship line, Royal Caribbean, the woman was on an independent shore excursion when the indecent happened. 

"While on an independent shore excursion in Nassau, Bahamas, a guest sailing on Harmony of the Seas experienced injuries from a shark. After arriving at a local hospital for treatment, the guest passed away from their injuries. Royal Caribbean is providing support and assistance to the guest's loved ones during this difficult time,” the cruise line said in a statement. 

Authorities said the beach where the attack happened has been closed and the incident is under investigation. 

The majority of shark attacks in the Caribbean have taken place in the Bahamas. The last two were reported in 2019, one of which ended up in a casualty.