A shocking ruling has uncovered the fate of Martyn Tann — the man who vanished without a trace over a decade ago

Coroner finds missing NSW man Martyn Tann likely killed by shark off Perth beach

A coroner has determined a NSW man who went missing 13 years ago was likely killed by a shark off a Perth beach.

A NSW man who disappeared off a Perth beach 13 years ago was likely killed by a shark, a coroner has determined.

Martyn Tann, 24, was last seen near Mullaloo Beach, in Perth’s north, when he failed to return to his uncle’s home in April 2013.

Mr Tann’s backpack and belongings were found on the beach, and people reported seeing him in the water before he went missing.

A huge search to find Mr Tann failed to locate him.

Witnesses reported seeing Martyn Tann swimming at Mullaloo Beach, in Perth’s north, before he was reported missing. Picture: Facebook
An inquest into his death was held in the Western Australia Coroner’s Court on Monday.

Acting state coroner Sarah Linton told the court she was satisfied Mr Tann died on that day and there was a strong possibility he was killed by a shark.

Police told the court witnesses reported seeing Mr Tann swimming towards a buoy several hundred metres off the beach and others had seen dolphins swimming in the water.

A coroner will release her findings into the disappearance of missing NSW man Martyn Tann at a later date. Picture: Facebook
Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions marine biologist Rory McAuley gave evidence that increased tiger shark activity occurred through autumn and winter months.

Further DNA tests will be conducted to identify if a dreadlock found on the beach after Mr Tann’s disappearance belongs to him.

The coroner will officially release her findings at a later date.