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An Australian vacationer has died after being attacked by a shark in waters off New Caledonia within the South Pacific, in keeping with public broadcaster New Caledonia 1 TV.
The 59-year-old man was swimming close to a pontoon at Château-Royal seaside within the capital Nouméa when a shark attacked him round 4 p.m. native time on Sunday, New Caledonia 1 reported.
Two individuals rescued the person on a jet-ski and CPR was carried out, however he didn’t survive his accidents, in keeping with the broadcaster.
In response, authorities closed seashores in Nouméa, a preferred vacation spot for worldwide vacationers within the French abroad territory.
“Swimming and nautical actions are closed in a 300-meter coastal band till additional discover,” Nouméa Metropolis Council mentioned in an announcement.
A shark culling was additionally activated following the assault, New Caledonia 1 added.
