A view from a wharf on Pitt Island, in the Chathams, where Jade Dixon was a commercial diver. Photo: AFP / Julia Thorne
The man who died in a shark attack near the Chatham Islands has been described as a "happy go lucky boy".
Jade Dixon was a commercial diver in the Chathams and his grandmother Sandy says he was as "tough as old boots".
He died in hospital after emergency services were called around midday following report the man - who had been diving off a boat - had been critically injured.
Sandy said they were still waiting for more details.
His death will be referred to the coroner.
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