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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Steffie Banatvala

Drone catches final moments of surfer mauled to death by shark in front of girlfriend

Steven Payne was in chest-deep water about 50 metres from shore when the incident happened - (Facebook)

Authorities are desperately trying to find the body of a surfer who was mauled to death by a shark in front of his girlfriend in Western Australia.

New Zealander Steven Payne, 37, was killed by a shark while surfing with his partner at Wharton Beach on the south west coast. Mr Payne was in chest-deep water about 50 metres from shore when the attack took place on Monday.

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