Shark attack at Ballston Beach, Truro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Usa

Shark attack details: Ballston Beach, Truro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 30-Jul-2012
Date of attack: July 30th 2012
Location: Ballston Beach, Truro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts
Shark species: Thought to involve a Great white shark
Name of victim: Chris Myers
Age of victim: 50 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Body surfing
Injury: Lacerations to both legs below the knees

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