New Zealand Police

11/19/2024 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 11/18/2024 21:08

Fatal incident, Chatham Island

A man has died in hospital on Chatham Island after being attacked by a shark.

Emergency services were called around midday, following reports the man - who had been diving off a boat - had been critically injured.

He was rushed to Chatham Island Hospital, but has since died.

Police's thoughts are with his family.

The death will be referred to the Coroner.

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Issued by the Police Media Centre