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A swimmer has died after being attacked by a shark off New Caledonia.

The unidentified amateur yachtsman was moored near Maitre Islet beach Feb. 28 in the French Pacific territory when he went for a swim.

Around 11 a.m. the 57-year-old man was about 100 meters from his boat, and about 50 meters from the beach, when he was bitten on the leg by a tiger shark.

A jet-skier and two paddlers saw the man waving and screaming and came to his aid. The jet-skier used his ski to push the shark away from the man as he was pulled into a boat.

The man was bleeding heavily as he was being pulled into the boat, and lost consciousness. A doctor and two nurses were already on scene and attempted to treat him while a rescue helicopter was dispatched.

Unfortunately, the man’s femoral artery had been severed, and it is believed he died from a heart attack. An autopsy later concluded the man was bitten by a 13-foot tiger shark with a 36-centimeter jaw size.

Firefighters closed the beach and warned several kite surfers enjoying favorable conditions and water activities that it was closed until Monday.

A tiger shark and 6-foot bull shark were spotted in the area after the attack and the southern province has agreed that both should be killed.
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alb
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Re: 02/28/2021 - Male 57 yr. New Caledonia - *** Fatal ***

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A swimmer has died after being attacked by a shark off New Caledonia.

The unidentified amateur yachtsman was moored near Maitre Islet beach Feb. 28 in the French Pacific territory when he went for a swim.

Around 11 a.m. the 57-year-old man was about 100 meters from his boat, and about 50 meters from the beach, when he was bitten on the leg by a tiger shark.

A jet-skier and two paddlers saw the man waving and screaming and came to his aid. The jet-skier used his ski to push the shark away from the man as he was pulled into a boat.

The man was bleeding heavily as he was being pulled into the boat, and lost consciousness. A doctor and two nurses were already on scene and attempted to treat him while a rescue helicopter was dispatched.

Unfortunately, the man’s femoral artery had been severed, and it is believed he died from a heart attack. An autopsy later concluded the man was bitten by a 13-foot tiger shark with a 36-centimeter jaw size.

Firefighters closed the beach and warned several kite surfers enjoying favorable conditions and water activities that it was closed until Monday.

A tiger shark and 6-foot bull shark were spotted in the area after the attack and the southern province has agreed that both should be killed.
We have another tool we are building at https://sharkattacks.net
alb
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02/28/2021 - Male 57 yr. New Caledonia - *** Fatal ***

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Swimmer dies in New Caledonia shark attack

A swimmer has died after being attacked by a shark off New Caledonia.

The unidentified amateur yachtsman was moored near Maitre Islet beach Feb. 28 in the French Pacific territory when he went for a swim.

Around 11 a.m. the 57-year-old man was about 100 meters from his boat, and about 50 meters from the beach, when he was bitten on the leg by a tiger shark.

A jet-skier and two paddlers saw the man waving and screaming and came to his aid. The jet-skier used his ski to push the shark away from the man as he was pulled into a boat.

The man was bleeding heavily as he was being pulled into the boat, and lost consciousness. A doctor and two nurses were already on scene and attempted to treat him while a rescue helicopter was dispatched.

Unfortunately, the man’s femoral artery had been severed, and it is believed he died from a heart attack. An autopsy later concluded the man was bitten by a 13-foot tiger shark with a 36-centimeter jaw size.

Firefighters closed the beach and warned several kite surfers enjoying favorable conditions and water activities that it was closed until Monday.

A tiger shark and 6-foot bull shark were spotted in the area after the attack and the southern province has agreed that both should be killed.
We have another tool we are building at https://sharkattacks.net
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