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12-year-old American in stable condition after shark attack in Bahamas

The Bahamas ranks ninth in unprovoked shark attacks, despite only 34 occurring since 1580.

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What happened The Bahamas ranks ninth in unprovoked shark attacks, despite only 34 occurring since 1580.
The headline split The center frames it as "12-year-old American in stable condition after shark attack in Bahamas". The right frames it as "Shark attacks 12-year-old American boy in waters off Bahamas".
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Center12-year-old American in stable condition after shark attack in Bahamas

WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) · Center · News report

Right / center-rightShark attacks 12-year-old American boy in waters off Bahamas

The Washington Times · Center-right · News report

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WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa)News report · Jun 24, 7:12 PM

12-year-old American in stable condition after shark attack in Bahamas

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The Bahamas ranks ninth in unprovoked shark attacks, despite only 34 occurring since 1580.

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The Washington TimesNews report · Jun 24, 6:53 PM

Shark attacks 12-year-old American boy in waters off Bahamas

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A 12-year-old American boy swimming with his brother off the island of Staniel Cay in the Bahamas was injured by a shark on Tuesday.

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Jun 24, 6:53 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

Jun 24, 7:12 PM: WFLA News Channel 8 (Nexstar, Tampa) joined the source map.

Now: Wording Gap is 54/99 and story health is developing · 2 sources · 2 buckets.