DURBAN North SAPS have launched an investigation after a man’s body was found floating in the ocean around 300 metres off uMhlanga Beach’s shore on Friday morning.

The body was discovered by a fishing boat confirmed a police source. The victim, believed to be in his 40s, was brought to the shore in a rubber dinghy by lifeguards from uMhlanga after they were alerted.

According to eyewitnesses, the man’s body was badly decomposed and had several shark bite wounds.

Police are currently trying to identify the man. An abandoned vehicle found in Tinley Manor on the KZN North Coast two days ago may be linked to the victim.

The cause of his death is yet to be determined.

The body has been taken to the Phoenix morgue.

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