Shark attack details: Ballston Beach, Truro, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, 30-Jul-2012
| Date of attack: |
Jul 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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