A 59-year-old Australian tourist was killed by a shark near a popular beach in New Caledonia on Sunday.

The man was swimming near a pontoon about 150 meters from the shore in the capital Noumea when the shark attacked him. Authorities say he was bitten several times.

Two people sailing their boat nearby quickly brought the man to shore, where rescuers tried to save him. The man had large wounds to his leg and both arms, according to local prosecutor Yves Dupas. He died at the scene.

Many people were in the water and witnessed the incident.

Noumea Mayor Sonia Lagarde ordered most beaches in the area to be closed.

Source:TT-Aftonbladet.se