A 35-year-old British man has been named as the victim of Sydney's first fatal shark attack in nearly 60 years. On May 18, 2021, a shark claimed the life of a man on the NSW Mid-North Coast. Witnesses said they heard Simon yell out for help. Im never getting in again no way.". Swim between the marked flags. There have been four shark attacks so far this year, according to the Australian Shark Attack File. That's brave. "Honestly, 99,999 times out of 100,000 a shark ignores or is deterred by the presence of a human. It was Sydney's first fatal shark attack since "We are supporting the family of a British man and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time," the spokesperson said. It is a huge loss. Mr Nellist could be heard screaming for help and struggling to fight off the shark - estimated by witnesses to be four-and-a-half metres long. The diving instructor regularly shared memories of his ocean adventures with fellow enthusiasts online. Friends said 35-year-old Simon Nellist "loved the water" and was an experienced diving instructor. }) 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. Kids in England had to wear masks at school because No10 'didn't want an argument' with Nicola Sturgeon - Health ministers knew there was no evidence to justify making kids abide by rule of 6 - but No10 'didn't Charles evicting Harry and Meghan is the act of a King putting his country first: REBECCA ENGLISH reveals A royal princess at Eton? For other inquiries, Contact Us. The tragedy happened as the former RAF serviceman was due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. ", Witnesses said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation as the shark pounced just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. One fisherman is heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. The British expat's remains were found in the water on Wednesday afternoon following the horror ordeal. On Thursday, surf lifesavers on jet skis patrolled a 25km (15.5 mile) stretch of water from Bondi in the city's east to Cronulla in the south to find the shark. Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being the tribute reads. Other posts revealed his caring nature for all marine life. "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. It's very, very upsetting. While the man could not identified, NSW Ambulance Inspector Chris Wilson said it was devastating for everybody on the beach this morning. He explained, A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man, they were incredibly brave in a very challenging situation. Authorities also run an extensive shark-tagging programme where the most concerning shark species - tiger, bull and great white sharks - have trackers attached to their fins. hitType: 'event', Vis wasn't too bad, a bit patchy but good at the gravel loader. The shark reportedly tore his body into two pieces. "While tragic, these incidents are extremely rare. Notifications can be turned off anytime from browser settings. His mum said how could he return from the frontline unscathed to then go to Australia, go out for a swim and get killed.". 'Hope they learn not to mess with the nature.'. The 57-year-oldwas dragged underwater by a 14ft great white when he was killed in front of his horrified family. ga('ads.send', { The attack prompted Randwick City Council to close all its beaches - including Little Bay, Malabar, Maroubra, Coogee, Clovelly and La Perouse - for 24 hours on Thursday before reopening them on Friday. 10 Ukrainians share last photos they took before the invasion. His friends were able to bring him back to the shore following the attack, but he had already lost a considerable amount of blood and went into cardiac arrest. Simon Nellist has been identified as the man tragically killed by a shark at Little Bay. Avoid fishing areas. Instead, they hope to chase it away from the coast. The footage was as part of his work with Scubathlon, a scuba diving centre owned by his friend Della Ross. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. 'It's just horrendous,'one close friend told The Sun. 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 Rodneys spleen and lungs were also left uncovered and ripped, and he was minutes away from all of his veins collapsing due to the loss of so much blood. "Even among shark bites, it was unusual in its ferocity and severity. },false) Something went wrong, please try again later. Read about our approach to external linking. }); 'It was neither his fault nor the shark's. "His family are still here and they haven't seen him in a few years. MEAWW is an initialism for Media Entertainment Arts WorldWide. One friend described Simon (pictured with his fiance) as 'one of the people who make this earth lighter', Simon Nellist (pictured bottom left with fellow Scubathon divers) loved the ocean and swam regularly. And video posted on a Facebook page for divers in Sydney, shows him swimming beside 10 sharks. }); '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. He loved nature, she said, reported the Daily Mail. The Sydney Dive Buddy Network urged Facebook group members on Thursday night to give Mr Nellist's family the time and space to endure this traumatic process without excessive communications. A UK foreign office spokesperson said consular staff were in touch with New South Wales Police. Simon suffered "catastrophic injuries" in the attack and despite the best efforts of coastguards only scraps of his wetsuit have been found so far. 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He was one of 2,000 people who had signed up for the charity swim fundraiser, Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday, Febraury 20. In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton were enjoying their honeymoon in the Seychelles when they decided to go snorkelling. ga('ads.send', { Historically, dying from a shark bite is not common. ga('ads.send', { Former RAF 'A great day out, check it out if you come up this way!'. 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. He said: "It's very unusual to see a shark attack a human like that. Mr Nellist was remembered by shocked friends as a man who loved adventure and was adored by all of those around him. }); eventAction: 'click_ads' Another family member previously said he would not have wanted the shark to be killed. The grief-stricken family of a Brit swimmer killed by a 13 feet great white shark in Australia has said that he would not want the animal killed. Hours before the tragedy took place, Elio had left his mother a note telling her not to worry about him. One man described how he was fishing and saw a man wearing a wetsuit swimming across the bay. "It's a beautiful day at one of Sydney's most beautiful beaches, but there's a real dark pall hanging over our community today," he said. 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. Awesome and professional crew, and a couple of lovely dives,' he wrote. Whilst Simon was a proud Cornishman, growing up in the village of Ludgvan, Australia had become Simons home with his fiance Jessie. Mr Nellist's remains were found in the water an hour afterwards. Oh man! He was the nicest, kindest human. }); Which town in Cornwall has the highest population? The former RAF man, 35, was swimming off the coast of Little Bay when he was attacked and fatally mauled by a 15ft great white shark which vanished after the incident. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. Simon Nellist, 35, was swimming at Buchan Point, near Sydney, on Wednesday (February 16) when he was approached and mauled by the large shark. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. The diving instructor grew up in the west Cornwall Simon Nellist, 35, was attacked by a 13ft-long great white shark as he trained for an ocean charity swim about 150m out from a sheltered beach that is popular with families. The survivor of one of the worlds worst non-fatal shark attacks, Rodney Fox, then 23, was taking part in the 1963 South Australia Spearfishing Championship at Aldinga Beach when he was attacked by a massive great white. Eye witnesses who watched on in horror claimed they had seen the shark "swallow parts of his body" and yelled across the beach "someone has just been eaten". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Australian authorities are now hunting for the shark responsible for the attack which was the first of its kind in the area for 59 years. Simon has lived in Australia for number of years and was due to marry his girlfriend. It's too sad. The comments below have been moderated in advance. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. He loved the water, he loved diving.". It will not be accustomed to the taste of humans, that is a myth," he said. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. Other tributes from people across the world on social media were given out to Simon, which you can read more about here. Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer. Its just a freak accident. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. I am shaking. 'He loved the water, he loved diving,' Ms Ross added. They added he 'really knew the water' and was respectful of wildlife. The vast majority of them are one and done bites and also not fatal. ga('ads.send', { let gads_event; if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ "It was most likely disappointed that it hadn't struck a seal. The former fiance of Cornish diver Simon Nellist, who died after being attacked by a great white shark near Sydney last week, have paid loving tributes to him. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". Oh no! SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. THIS is the horrifying moment a diver had his arm and leg ripped off by a shark in Sydney 12 years before Brit Simon Nellist was killed. It was the first shark fatality for nearly 60 years in the area and onlookers watched from the beach in horror as the predator pounced from under the water. On Friday, swimmers in Little Bay in east Sydney where Simon died on Wednesday took a moment to pay their respects to one of their own before going in the water. He was just the best. Event Director Robert Lloyd said: The organising committee extends our thoughts and prayers to the family of the swimmer who was so tragically taken yesterday. Little Bay Beach (pictured on Thursday) will reopen on Friday following the fatal shark attack, Witnesses recalled the horrifying moment the swimmer was mauled by a great white shark on Wednesday, with shocking footage (pictured) captured at the scene, 'To provide increased swimmer safety over the weekend, DPI will continue deploying drumlines on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Little Bay Beach to Long Bay, a DPI spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia on Thursday night, 'Surf Life Saving NSW will also be providing additional drone and helicopter surveillance during this period at Little Bay Beach and Maroubra.'. The former serviceman had moved to Australia six years ago and was due to marry fiance Jessie, after a pandemic-related delay. "Its just horrendous. The attack comes just three months after another Brit Paul Millachip was attacked and killed off the coast of Western Australia. Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. 'We had a great couple of dives today. Get the best stories about the things you love most curated by us and delivered to your inbox every day. The pair were meant to get married last year but they were forced to delay the wedding because of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns. The shark pounced while she was standing in murky water only 20 feet from the shore in the northern arm of Sugarloaf Bay, Sydney Morning Herald reports. Despite the attack, local authorities have said they do not plan to kill the shark. A man, believed to be in his 20s, lost his life in September last year after being bitten by a shark at Shelly Beach on the NSW North Coast. Simon had spoken out about nets and drum lines, used to keep sharks away from swimmers, saying they indiscriminately killed wildlife. A hunt is on by Australian authorities for the shark that struck on Wednesday killing Simon Nellist, 35, and it has led to Sydney beaches being closed as a precaution. Usually, great whites arent interested in swallowing human flesh once theyve realised thats what it is, which makes Shirleys case even more shocking. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Other friends say Mr Nellist lived in Wolli Creek with his partner and was a regular at the nearby Plus Fitness 24/7 gym. Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for a charity ocean swim when he was killed at 4.30 pm AEDT (5.30 am GMT) at Buchan Point, near Sydney's Little Bay. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. On Thursday, authorities spooled out sensor drumlines - baited strings - to try to find the white shark. Shattered friends have shared heartfelt tributes about Simon Nellist (pictured left with friend), Police remained on patrol at Little Bay Beach on Thursday, which was closed to beachgoers. The 35-year-old RAF hero loved Parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. 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. 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. He was a very kind and considerate man who just loved life. Simon loved the ocean and marine conservation was something he believed in deeply. Remarkably, Rodney now aged 81 has gone on to become a major great white expert, and he has even designed and built the first underwater observation cage to dive with his attackers. hitType: 'event', A hunt is on by Australian authorities for the shark that struck on Wednesday killing Simon Nellist, 35, and it has led to Sydney beaches being closed as a precaution. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Experienced swimmer Simon "really knew the water", they explained. 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, The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. He wasnt daft. That's a great white shark. The 35-year-old Wolli Creek man Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic My Daily Horoscope: What does 2nd March hold for MY star sign? The state government said its shark experts had estimated the predator to be a great white shark "at least three metres" in length based on footage of the incident taken by a member of the public. ", She said how he would go out swimming most days and that the family was now devastated, claiming his parents will never get through this, ever, as this is something you keep with you for life., Mrs Seager stressed: "Simon always loved the sea. Heartbroken Della told Seven News: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. More than a dozen beaches between Bondi and Cronulla were closed on Thursday but will reopen on Friday after no further shark sightings. Simon Nellist, 35, an RAF veteran, from Cornwall, who had moved to Australia was killed on Wednesday by a 13 feet shark and his family have said he wouldn't want the animal destroyed. gads_event = event; Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. 'Someone just got eaten by a shark. 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. He required 462 stitches after the attack and to this day still has a shark tooth embedded in his wrist. He was also an experienced dive instructor who was calm and patient and told his students to respect the ocean. This is a very unique, and unfortunately tragic, situation.". It disappeared. 'F*** man, I heard a scream and the shark was just chomping on his body and the body was in half just off the rocks here. Shocked witnesses claimed the swimmer was attacked by a 15ft great white. In a shocking video taken as the attack happened, people can be heard reacting as the tragedy unfolded before them. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. The great white allegedly "attacked vertically" before dragging the man's body out of the ocean. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ Sadly, this time it managed to get to him. Hours after a shark fatally attacked Simon Nellist in the ocean off Sydney on Wednesday, videos of his last moments were already being circulated on social media. We could hear the humpbacks singing and watched them on the surface interval. It has been said that the incident was the first of its kind in decades in Sydney. Mr Nellist - who was a diving instructor - was mauled by a great white shark just off Little Bay in east Sydney. He will be missed terribly, and we love him dearly.. View our online Press Pack. Rescue crews on jet skis and boats frantically hunted for the victim before human remains were found in the water and, according to reports, parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. His family was reportedly in the UK but his girlfriend was in Sydney and Nellist was about to get married to her. ', January 5, 2020: Diver Gary Johnson, 57, was killed by a great white shark while diving with his wife near Esperance in WA, April 6, 2020: Wildlife ranger Zachary Robba, 23, was mauled to death by a shark while swimming off the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, June 7, 2020: Surfer Rob Pedretti, 60, was killed by a great white shark while he was boarding at Salt Beach near Kingscliff in far northern NSW, July 4 2020: Spearfisher Matthew Tratt, 36, was mauled to death by a suspected great white shark in a 'provoked' attack on Fraser Island in Queensland, July 11, 2020: Surfer Mani Hart-Deville, 15, was boarding when he was killed by a suspected great white shark at Wooli Beach, near Grafton on the NSW North Coast, September 8, 2020: Surfer Nick Slater, 46, was mauled to death by a suspected great white at Greenmount Beach on the Gold Coast, October 9, 2020: Father-of-two Andrew Sharpe was killed by a shark while surfing at Kelp Beds in Wylie Bay, near Esperance on WA's south coast, November 22, 2020: Cable Beach, WA: Charles Cernobori, 59, who worked at a Cable Beach hotel was killed by a 4m suspected tiger shark while bodyboarding 2km north of the main tourist section, November 6, 2021:Paul Millachip, 57, was believed to have been taken by a shark while swimming at a beach in North Fremantle in Perth - with the attack witnessed by multiple people, January 17, 2022: A swimmer is killed off Little Bay in Sydney's east, believed to have been attacked by a four-metre-long great white. 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. His entire abdomen was ripped open and left fully exposed, with all his ribs broken on his left hand side. 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. Simon was amazing. Picture: Facebook The tragedy happened as the former Royal Airforce serviceman was due to marry girl of his dreams. The area's state MP Michael Daley said locals were shaken by the "horrific" incident. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. When they're picked up in the nets, they're tagged and relocated about a kilometre away. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . He was so respectful of the wildlife. 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