Young Diver Killed in Rare Shark Attack Near Chatham Islands

Jade Kahukore-Dixon, a 24-year-old commercial diver, died after a great white shark attack off New Zealand's Chatham Islands.

The incident occurred on Tuesday morning while Kahukore-Dixon was diving off a boat near the Chatham Islands, 800 km east of New Zealand's South Island.
Emergency services responded quickly, but Kahukore-Dixon died at Chatham Islands Health Centre from his injuries.
This marks the first fatal shark attack in New Zealand since 2021, highlighting the rarity of such events in the area.
Kahukore-Dixon was a well-known local, described by his father as fearless and deeply passionate about diving and fishing.
The Chatham Islands community is in shock, with local officials acknowledging the tragedy as a significant loss for the area.