Seychelles shark attack: Bride describes moment husband was killed Mrs Redmond, who had wed just ten days previously, said she did not blame anyone for her husband's death but that she hoped it would make people more aware of the dangers of swimming in open waters. "It is the ocean and wildlife can choose to come and go as it pleases," she said. The couple were on their honeymoon last August when Mr Redmond, 30, an award winning software developer, was attacked. Mrs Redmond, a primary schoolteacher, told the inquest in Bolton, Greater Manchester, that Mr Redmond had done some research on the best beaches before their honeymoon and that they had been relaxing on Anse Lazio beach, on the island of Praslin, when the attack happened. She said: "He went into the water. There were 100 people or so on the beach and many people in the water. There were no signs and no warnings. He was not very far out - perhaps 20 metres. I was reading my book on the beach when I heard a noise and some shouting. I realised Ian was in difficulties. There were some motor boats that I waved to and two catamarans who also went to help Ian. It was then that I realised that Ian had suffered some very, very serious injuries. The inquest heard that Mr Redmond was treated by a surgeon on one of the catamarans before being rushed to hospital but was pronounced dead on arrival. Mrs Redmond was told that he had died from blood loss and shock from severe wounds caused by shark bites. Bernard Silver, Acting High Commissioner for the Seychelles in Britain, told the hearing: "This was an horrific incident. We have taken very serious steps to eradicate the dangers. We have brought in experts from South Africa to advise us. We can only assume this was a rogue attack. Deputy coroner Alan Walsh, recording a verdict of accidental death, said there had been no warning for such a "sudden and unsuspected attack." He said of Mr Redmond: "He was intelligent, energetic and enthusiastic. He was a very fit young man, a sportsman who enjoyed his activities. He was in the prime of his life and had everything to look forward to in his marriage and his career. He lost his life in tragic and horrific circumstances at a time of his life which was probably his happiest. The coroner told Mrs Redmond: "The stress and trauma you have suffered is unimaginable but you have suffered this loss of a young and precious life with great dignity."