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16-Year-Old Jamaican Boy Dies in Suspected Shark Attack

Authorities investigate the death of Jahmari Reid, found decapitated after spearfishing alone off the coast of Trelawny.

  • Jahmari Reid's body was discovered by fishermen with injuries consistent with a shark attack.
  • The teenager was spearfishing alone when he went missing on Monday.
  • Police are awaiting the results of a post-mortem to confirm the cause of death.
  • Shark attacks in Jamaica are extremely rare, with only three unprovoked incidents since 1749.
  • Family and local community are in shock over the tragic loss.
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