Shark attack at Ocracoke, Lifeguard Beach, National Park Service, Hyde County, North Carolina, Usa

Shark attack details: Ocracoke, Lifeguard Beach, National Park Service, Hyde County, North Carolina, 01-Jul-2015
Date of attack: Jul 1st 2015
Location: Ocracoke, Lifeguard Beach, National Park Service, Hyde County, North Carolina
Shark species: 6' to 7' shark
Name of victim: Andrew Costello
Age of victim: 68 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Injuries to torso, hip, lower leg & hands

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