A former West Australian man who died after he was attacked by a shark in New Caledonia has been described as "a pillar of the community".  David Jewell, 50, suffered a heart attack after a suspected 3.5 metre tiger shark bit his right thigh when he fell into the water while kitesurfing on Tuesday.  Affectionately known as "DJ" by friends, it is believed Mr Jewell moved from Fremantle to Europe 12 years ago and was living in Switzerland.  He ran and owned a group of dining establishments called Cookie, including a restaurant, deli, cafe and gourmet burger bar, all in the Swiss ski region of Villars-Gryon.  Friends from around the world shared their disbelief at his death, with Samir Naji writing on social media that he was "always a breath of fresh air".  Kevin Doyle wrote: "You transformed Villars/Gryon with your imagination, hard work and addictive personality, we will all miss you."  Alan Lawson posted: "If ever my son were to get lost skiing the instructions were simple - 'go to Cookie restaurant and ask for DJ or Mattie, they'll sort you out.' So, in the end he wasn't just a restaurateur he was a pillar of the community. There are too many things we'll miss about him, not least his mischievous smile."  Gavin McClurg, owner of adventure business Offshore Odyssey which ran the trip Mr Jewell was on at the time of his death, described him as a remarkable man who clearly loved the ocean.  "We hope that the love of family and friends will comfort and strengthen them in the difficult days ahead," he said.
Friends of David Jewell, who died after a shark attacked him while he was kitesurfing in New Caledonia, have shared their grief and memories on social media.