AN EXPERIENCED surfer has been dismembered by a "large shark" in a deadly beach attack.

The 57-year-old dad was pulled out of the water alive but missing "a number of limbs" and died shortly after, according to Australian police .

He had been out on the water at Long Reef Beach for around 30 minutes with friends at around 10am (12am UK time) this morning .

New South Wales police described the victim as an “experienced surfer” who leaves behind a wife and young daughter.

The victim was suddenly attacked about 328ft from the shore.

New South Wales police inspector Stuart Thomson said: "It would appear that a large shark has attacked him and as a result of that he lost a number of limbs.

"His friends managed to make it back to the beach safely, and a short time later his b

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