Tasmania Police were called to White Beach near Port Arthur after a diver was pulled from the water. -AAP Image
A 38-year-old man has died while diving off Tasmania's south coast.
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The man, from Oyster Cove in the state's southeast, was diving at White Beach near Port Arthur on Sunday morning.
Police were called to a boat ramp at the beach about 9.40am after the man was pulled from the water.
First responders tried to resuscitate him but he died at the scene.Â
Tasmania Police said they would prepare a report for the coroner.
"Our thoughts are with the man's family and loved ones at this difficult time," they said in a statement.
White Beach is described as a calm and family friendly beach that is a popular summer holiday destination.
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