Extraordinary images emerge of the monster shark that mauled a ‘beloved’ Australian father to death just metres from shore in New Caledonia – as details of his horrific final moments are revealed
The Australian who died in a shark attack in New Caledonia has been revealed as ‘beloved father’ and triathlete Chris Davis, as extraordinary images emerge of the four-metre predator responsible.
Mr Smith, 59, died from his injuries after being bitten on the arms and legs while swimming at Château-Royal beach near Noumea on February 19.
He was rescued by jetskiers and taken to land where paramedics performed CPR for 40 minutes but could not revive him.
Shocking aerial footage emerged showing the moment he was attacked.
In it a swimmer can be seen flailing as the water around him appears to be thrashing.
Chris Smith, 59, died from his injuries after being bitten on the arms and legs while swimming at Château-Royal beach near Noumea on February 19
Local authorities believe they captured the monster four metre shark (pictured above) that fatally wounded Mr Smith
Paramedic Vincent Ouradou told the local TV station that Mr Davis was bitten three times on his right leg and on both arms.
Beaches in the area where closed after the attacked and drones were deployed to try and track the shark.
