shark after a fisherman found his mauled body.The 53-year-old was discovered with evidence of shark bites near a beach in Noumea, New Caledonia in the South Pacific.It is the latest in a number of attacks since the start of the year.The lifeless body of the paddle boarder was found last Saturday just off the Nouville peninsula, on the main island of the French Overseas territory.
An autopsy into the cause of death if expected on Monday. State prosecutor Yves Dupas said: "At this stage, investigators do indeed suspect a shark attack."New Caledonia is a French territory 750 miles east of Australia.Authorities regularly issue shark alerts and warn swimmers to be vigilant for species found in the waters surrounding the islands.
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