Shark attack details: Ocracoke, Lifeguard Beach, National Park Service, Hyde County, North Carolina, 01-Jul-2015
| Date of attack: |
July 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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