The 63-year-old, who has not been named, was attacked on Abaco island shortly after 1pm on August 17, the Royal Bahamas Police Force said in a statement.

An American tourist was airlifted to the hospital after he was attacked by a shark in the Bahamas on Sunday afternoon.

After being taken to a local clinic, the 63-year-old victim was then airlifted to the U.S. for further treatment, according to authorities