A dad is feared to have been killed in a shark attack after rescuers found only his ripped wetsuit and flippers at the scene.
Duncan Craw, 32, was out snorkelling off Surfers Way in Port Macdonnell, South Australia, on a family camping holiday when he suddenly went missing from view.
The exact circumstances of his disappearance have not been confirmed but a great white shark was seen in the area where he went missing, his devastated family said in a statement.
Duncan. from Victoria, leaves behind his wife Tay and their son Levi and his family have paid tribute to their "beautiful husband".
In a statement the family said: "We will never forget Duncan and we will make sure his memory lives on."
"Duncan loved snorkelling and accepted the dangers he may face in the ocean.
"He was extremely unlucky this time."
Police scaled back the rescue following reports of the shark and have not ruled back finding any remains after discovering a ripped wetsuit and flippers.
Duncan was due to celebrate his 33rd birthday today.
His family added: "He was the best father to Levi and a beautiful husband and best friend to Tay, his high school sweetheart.
"He was a cheerful, loving and helpful son. He was a kind and cheeky brother to his sisters.
"He was a fun-loving, mischievous and supportive mate who had a heart of gold."
A police spokesperson said: "Tragically, police suspect the Victorian man has been the victim of a shark attack, after PolAir spotted a shark in the area yesterday afternoon.
But without witnesses, authorities say the evidence is purely circumstantial amid reports of two sharks in the area.
Limestone Coast Police operations manager Campbell Hill said: "The physical evidence along with the proximity of the sharks and the manner in which we’ve been advised that this male disappeared, we put those pieces together and it sadly does lend itself to a strong belief this is a shark attacked-related incident.
