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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