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Man missing off Perth beach 13 years ago likely dead, possibly due to shark attack, coroner rules

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A NSW man missing for 13 years off Mullaloo Beach, Perth, is likely dead, with a shark attack a strong possibility, a coroner ruled.
Martyn Edward Tann, 24, disappeared in April 2013.
Evidence includes a damaged shirt and witness accounts of unusual activity in the water.

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A NSW man missing for 13 years off Mullaloo Beach, Perth, is likely dead, with a shark attack a strong possibility, a coroner ruled. Martyn Edward Tann, 24, disappeared in April 2013. Evidence includes a damaged shirt and witness accounts of unusual activity in the water.

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A NSW man missing off Mullaloo Beach, Perth, since 2013 is likely dead, with a shark attack a strong possibility, WA's acting state coroner ruled. Martyn Edward Tann, 24, disappeared after going for a swim. Evidence includes a damaged shirt consistent with a shark attack and witness accounts of commotion offshore.

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