boobesh palani , a 26 , passed away at wellington hospital with his friends by his side , police told the new zealand herald .
mr palani 's identity was unknown at the time he was dragged from the harbour by two brave teenagers so police decided to post a picture of the him on news websites in the hopes the public could help identify the man .
mr palani , who was studying in new zealand , was rescued from shark infested waters at burdan 's gate , eastbourne .