The fatal incicent occurred between Lachlan Island and Maria Island near the coastal town of Triabunna. Damien Johnson, in his mid 40s, and his daughter were diving from a small aluminium dinghy about 08h00 when it happened. The daughter says that a very large shark attacked her dad who did not come to the surface anymore.

Comment (Erich Ritter): Scallops are tightly attached to rocks and need to be pried loose with a knife, creating a very particular noise. Since white sharks are known to feed on scallops, chances are that the very activity of the two brought the animal close.