WELLFLEET - The swimmer who was attacked by a shark near Newcomb Hollow beach in Wellfleet Saturday afternoon has died of their injuries, according to the Cape Cod Times.

Police have said the victim is a man in his mid-20s but have not released further details about his identity.

The incident occurred around 300 yards south of the Cape Cod beach, reported Leslie Reynolds, chief ranger at the Cape Cod National Seashore.

Authorities were called to the area around noon Saturday. The man was taken to Cape Cod Hospital in Hyannis for treatment, where he was later declared dead.

This post will be updated when more information becomes available.