Laoag City ,Philippies - A lone fisherman dies from numerous shark bites on his body about 1 kilometer off the coast of Brgy Callaguip,Paoay Ilocos Norte.The fisherman was identified to ba Joel Bacud, 38 years old,married and a resident of Paoay.
Police investigators said about half of Bacud's body suffered multiple injuries from shark bites and almost ripped his torso in half.
The victims chest has nine small punctures which maybe caused by the sharks teeth, investigators said. A companion of the victim has witnessed the event as it unfolds.
The victims body was rescued at around 12 noon and was sent to a nearby hospital for autopsy.
"This was the first incident ever to happen in the province" said Mayor Bobby Clemente
of Paoay.