const int64_t* dims, int num_dims) {
  DCHECK(index >= 0 && index < shape_list->num_items);
  TF_ShapeAndType& shape = shape_list->items[index];
  DCHECK(shape.dims == nullptr) << "Shape at " << index << " is already set!";
  DCHECK(num_dims >= 0) << "Number of dimensions cannot be negative!";
  shape.num_dims = num_dims;
  shape.dims = new int64_t[num_dims];