After a two-day search, police said remains that had been found at the site of the attack on the country's Mediterranean coast matched those of the man. Israeli media identified him as Barak Tzach, a man in his 40s and a father of four.

Israeli media reported that items belonging to the victim have been recovered, but that the swimmer who was attacked by sharks is still missing.

The attack reportedly took place off the coast of Hadera in Israel on April 21 A swimmer is reportedly missing following a shark attack off the coast of Hadera, Israel, on Monday, April 21 The incident happened in an area where sharks are known to gather in the water,