It's still incredibly raw.'. Beaches in Sydneys east re-opened on Friday, less than 48 hours after local man and keen diver Simon Nellist was killed by a shark. The survivor of one of the worlds worst non-fatal }); Read: Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. A diving expert killed by a monster great white was a passionate advocate for sharks and campaigned to protect the predators before one ended his life. Mr Nellist - who was a diving instructor - was mauled by a great white shark just off Little Bay in east Sydney. He was just 150m away from the beach at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in Sydney, when the predator struck in the first fatal attack in the area nearly 60 years. The horrifying scenes occurred in front of dozens of fishermen and other beachgoers, who heard the swimmer's screams before the attack unfolded, sparking panic on shore. Expert Lawrence Chlebeck said that the ferocious shark probably mistook the swimmer - reportedly wearing a wetsuit - for a seal when it launched and attacked the Brit. The 35-year-old RAF hero was attacked by a 15ft great white shark as he trained for a charity ocean swim in the sea off Sydney. eventAction: 'load' ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. I am shaking. 21 February 2022 T he fiance of a 35-year-old British man killed in a shark attack in Sydney has paid tribute to him by sharing a touching photo of the day he proposed. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Meanwhile a shark expert who said he was horrified by the "severity and ferocity" of the Sydney tragedy - says it would be pointless to now kill the animal. 'Out of respect for the swimmer and his family, and following wide consultation with Randwick Council and experienced, senior Surf Life Saving personnel, we believe that cancelling the 2022 swim is appropriate.'. Usually, great whites arent interested in swallowing human flesh once theyve realised thats what it is, which makes Shirleys case even more shocking. Instead shark safety is about strengthening protections; educating beachgoers. Simon Nellist, 35, suffered "catastrophic injuries" after being attacked by the great white shark at Buchan Point, off the coast of Sydney, Australia, while he was swimming. The diving instructor grew up in the west Cornwall We are one of the worlds fastest growing Im never getting in again no way.". 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Simon, 35, was swimming at Buchan Point, near Sydney Australia on Wednesday, February 16, when he was attacked and killed by a huge shark. Paramedics responded to the beach north of Coffs Harbour following reports of a shark attack. Sydney shark attack victims friend tears up on GMB, Simon was due to marry the "girl of his dreams" Jessica Ho, Australian authorities are searching for the shark, Simon Nellis was killed by a great white shark last Wednesday, Simon was described by his family as a nature lover, Shark attack victim's tragic post about ocean before being mauled to death, Brit shark attack victim Simon Nellist was due to marry Australian 'love of his life'. ga('ads.send', { More than a dozen beaches between Bondi and Cronulla were closed on Thursday but will reopen on Friday after no further shark sightings. It is a huge loss. 10 Ukrainians share last photos they took before the invasion. Drum lines are giant hooks suspended on buoys that are baited with fish and he was killed before more were due to be installed in the area. I dont think Simon would want the shark to be killed. Sharks are just a part of beach culture. Australia typically records about 20 shark attacks each year, with most in New South Wales and Western Australia. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. "I just saw a four to five metre great white explode on the surface right here on a swimmer and it was like a car landing in the water. Simon Nellist (pictured) loved adventure and was popular in the local diving community, Friends say Simon Nellist was about to marry the love of his life Jessie Ho (pictured together), who he lived with in Sydney. The former RAF hero died instantly from the "catastrophic injuries", police and ambulance services said. He was also an experienced dive instructor who was calm and patient and told his students to respect the ocean. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), One fisherman is heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. 'Someone just got eaten by a shark. } ", In the last couple of years we havent been able to see him because of the Covid situation.". As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 20ft-long great white reportedly ripped Shirley, 33, in half with just one bite as her children and husband looked on in horror. He had a real love affair with nature. They added he 'really knew the water' and was respectful of wildlife. That's insane. The 35-year-old Nellist was attacked by a four-meter-long shark at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in Sydney's east while witnesses watched in horror on Wednesday, Simon had been practicing for a charity ocean swimming event planned for this weekend, which has now been cancelled out of respect to his family. Shark attacks in Sydney are uncommon because the city has long had nets and other deterrents in its waters. A retired paramedic who was one of the bystanders started CPR before a specialist medical team flew up in a helicopter from Sydney. 'Lots of sharks today at Bushrangers Bay diving with the Scubathlon team. 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This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". He was always very close to it. 'He was an instructor, he knew how to handle sharks but you know your expertise doesn't always work on animals,' one wrote on Facebook. 'Shark nets and drumlines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life each year,' Mr Nellist posted on Facebook six months ago. "The vast majority of shark bites are a 'one and done' occurrence. hitType: 'event', "Shark nets and drum lines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life every year," wrote Simon on Facebook. Former RAF "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. Its still incredibly raw.". eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Its just a freak accident. The victim had been a regular visitor. "Its just horrendous. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. Other tributes from people across the world on social media were given out to Simon, which you can read more about here. Mr Nellist was remembered by shocked friends as a man who loved adventure and was adored by all of those around him. Jessie made Simon so happy and complete they had so many plans for their future together. Between July 1 and 12, 1916, four people were killed and one was injured along the coast of New Jersey in the US. "There were still people in the water. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. A close friend of Simon told The Sun: "Him and Jessie were due to get married last year but that got put off because of Covid. The tragedy happened as the former RAF serviceman was due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. The diving instructor was in the water to prepare for the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to take place this Sunday. Any bite at all is an extremely rare occurrence, this one even more so. Beachgoers watched on helplessly as They wrote that he was cherished, and that his love for all things to do with the ocean is a memory theyll hold on to. Authorities do find the predator most of the time, usually within days. The 57-year-old Paul Millachip was swimming at Port Beach on November 6, 2021, in North Fremantle, Western Australia, while his wife and adult children spent time on the beach. The shark won't stop.". Simon Nellist (pictured with his fiance Jessie Ho in Sydney) was due to marry the love of his life after Covid-19 threw their wedding plans into chaos last year, Simon Nellist was no stranger to sharks and would also post footage of his diving expeditions with them (pictured). He was remembered by loved ones as a generous friend and father who loved the ocean. ', 'It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it. Simon Nellist was training for a charity swim when he was attacked, Simon Nellist from Penzance was killed by a great white shark off Sydney where he had emigrated to. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. }); "Even among shark bites, it was unusual in its ferocity and severity. The experienced swimmer was training for a charity ocean swim. The friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. "He was massively into wildlife and knew exactly what he was doing. } Shark nets and drumlines are usually deployed near popular swimming beaches with the aim of reducing sharks in the vicinity. 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Mr Nellist's social media feed was littered with photos and footage of him on his ocean adventures, which included diving expeditions and swimming with sharks. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. That's brave. In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton were enjoying their honeymoon in the Seychelles when they decided to go snorkelling. The tragic death is the first deadly shark attack in Sydney since 1963 when Marcia Hathaway, a well-known local actress, was fatally mauled by a shark in Middle Harbour. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for the Malabar ocean swim this weekend when he was attacked, Australian media reports. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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A lover of animals, his aunt Jacqui Seager, 62, said that he wouldnt want the shark to now be destroyed. The family of Simon Nellist, killed in Sydney's first fatal attack in 60 years, pay tribute to him. Were it to be found and killed, there will be no benefit to anyone involved other than the psyche of the ignorant.". British expat Simon Nellist, 35, became Sydney's first fatal shark attack victim in almost 60 years when he was mauled to death at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in the city's east, on Wednesday afternoon. Then he fell in love with Jessie. The fisheries guys have already been out to the location of yesterdays really unfortunate and just gut-wrenching attack to put smart drumlines in and they will be monitored throughout the day, he told 2GB. That's a great white shark,' one fisherman can be heard yelling in footage. hitType: 'event', The young mother-of-four Shirley had taken her family to Peake Bay in Australia for a day out in 1985 when she was attacked while swimming in shallow waters. It will not be accustomed to the taste of humans, that is a myth," he said. 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He loved the water, he loved diving.". window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { A UK foreign office spokesperson said consular staff were in touch with New South Wales Police. Simon Nellist shared strong views on drum lines just six months ago. Its just a freak accident. Picture: Facebook The tragedy happened as the former Royal Airforce serviceman was due to marry girl of his dreams. 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This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. Simon Nellist, from the UK, fell in love with Australia and his fiancee Jessie Ho after going travelling following his service in the airforce, an anonymous close friend View our online Press Pack. A video shared online showed a shark attacking a person on Wednesday afternoon off Little Bay beach, about 12 miles south of Australia's largest city and near the entrance to Botany Bay. The 35-year-old was probably mistaken for a seal, one expert has said. ga('ads.send', { Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being the tribute reads. It's an issue Mr Nellist felt strongly about. Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. However, Sanguinetti succumbed to the loss of blood. }); AUSTRALIA Uncensored video shows a man getting eaten by a great white shark at Little Bay beach in Sydney today, in the citys first fatal shark attack in nearly 60 years. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The man told ABC: "He was yelling at first,and then when he went down there were so many splashes. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". That's a great white shark. 'really knew the water' and was respectful of wildlife. The tragic death of British swimmer Simon Nellist off the coast of Sydney, Australia yesterday (February 16) is just the latest in a series of gruesome shark attacks that have shocked the world. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched in a critical care medical team onto the beach to continue treatment. 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