He said scientists removed the head and some backbones from the shark for examination.

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It was initially thought to be an accident before a post-mortem examination revealed serious head injuries.

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Mr Coates' family originally thought his death had been an accident before a post-mortem examination revealed serious head injuries.

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"We have asked the council for the draft budget and all relevant financial documents because we want to do a forensic examination at our head office of their finances to see where other savings could be made to avoid this, " he said.

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