Shark attack at Longnook Beach, Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, Usa

Shark attack details: Longnook Beach, Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts, 15-Aug-18
Date of attack: August 15th 2018
Location: Longnook Beach, Truro, Barnstable County, Massachusetts
Shark species: Great white shark
Name of victim: William Lytton
Age of victim: 61 years old
Sex of victim: M
Activity: Swimming
Injury: Lacerations to leg, hip and hand

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