Shark attack details: Truro (Cape Cod), Massachusetts, 21-Jul-1996
| Date of attack: |
July 21st 1996 |
| Location: |
Truro (Cape Cod), Massachusetts |
| Shark species: |
6' shark |
| Name of victim: |
James Orlowski |
| Age of victim: |
46 years old |
| Sex of victim: |
M |
| Activity: |
Swimming |
| Injury: |
Lacerations to left leg & right foot |
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