The victim was part of a group of six fishermen from Central Province, including three children, who were out trolling when they were attacked by what they believe were sea pirates.
Brother of the victim Nanai Heni, who was also a victim himself told media that they went trolling in the afternoon along with the three sons of the deceased, one a nine-year-old and six-year- old twin boys.
When recounting the events of yesterday, he said when they were attacked, they both dived into the sea, in fear of their lives but his brother never made it back.