Rileigh Decker and Summer Layman had jumped off their friend's boat in Bimini Bay together on Friday and were swimming back when the attack occurred.

Police are investigating after two female American tourists were apparently involved in a shark attack at a popular Bahamas resort over the weekend.

(CNN) - Two Americans were allegedly bitten by a shark in the Bahamas. Bahamas Police said it happened on Friday in the waters of Bimini Bay, a popular tourist destination. Police said the women were injured while swimming and they were airlifted to a hospital in New Providence for further care.