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. In a shocking video taken as the attack happened, people can be heard reacting as the tragedy unfolded before them. 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. "There were still people in the water. Bouquets of flowers have also been placed at the site where he died. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. The footage was as part of his work with Scubathlon, a scuba diving centre owned by his friend Della Ross. He loved the water, he loved diving.". Parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. Something went wrong, please try again later. Its still incredibly raw.". I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". Read about our approach to external linking. He was quickly brought to shore, but died of massive blood loss as his horrified wife looked on. 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. Simon has lived in Australia for number of years and was due to marry his girlfriend. Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. The beast had already consumed one piece when the dingy approached to help. It was Sydney's first fatal shark attack since Smart drumlines have really proven to be extremely successful and also tagging sharks to know exactly where they are and using our smart shark app, along with monitoring with drones.. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. However, Sanguinetti succumbed to the loss of blood. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. ", 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. The New South Wales state government already runs a shark mitigation programme believed the largest and most sophisticated in the world. Authorities have since revealed Little Bay Beach was scheduled to have the SMART drumline technology installed within two weeks as part of the NSW government's new shark management program. "There were still people in the water. Mr Nellist was training for theMalabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. He was the nicest, kindest human. One man described how he was fishing and saw a man wearing a wetsuit swimming across the bay. 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"It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". 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. '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. Simon Nellist (pictured with his fiance in Sydney) was mauled to death by a great white shark View gallery The shark attack victim has been identified at British expat eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The victim had been a regular visitor. The great white allegedly "attacked vertically" before dragging the man's body out of the ocean. The case of Shirley Ann Durdin remains one of the few incidences where a great white shark killed and ate a human, and as such it remains among the most horrifying shark attacks in history. It's an issue Mr Nellist felt strongly about. 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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. Authorities said Sanguinetti saw the shark before he was attacked and called out to try and warn others near him about the predator. 'The organising committee extends our thoughts and prayers to the family of the swimmer who was so tragically taken yesterday,' event director Robert Lloyd said. Jessie said: Simon is the love of my life and I am the luckiest woman alive to have met him. The comments below have been moderated in advance. A CHILLING theory suggests that the shark that killed Brit swimmer Simon Nellist mistook him for a seal because of his wetsuit. 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. Similarly a friend, Della Ross, told 7NEWS after the attack: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. }) He said: "I am shocked and saddened and my heart goes out to the victim and their family. The Department of Primary Industries has temporarily installed six SMART drumlines between Little Bay and Malabar. Search for Sydney shark after fatal attack. Mr Chlebeck - who has a postgraduate degree working with sharks - also spoke about why the fatal attack, the first of its kind in Sydney in almost 60 years, was so unusual. Officials haven't yet said what they'll do. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". Shark nets and drumlines are usually deployed near popular swimming beaches with the aim of reducing sharks in the vicinity. (It's not uncommon to be lazing around on the sand when suddenly a siren blares and lifeguards are ordering people out of the water.). I am shaking. He was a very kind and considerate man who just loved life. The pair were meant to get married last year but they were forced to delay the wedding because of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns. His family, many of whom still live in Penzance where he was born, also shared a loving tribute. Other tributes from people across the world on social media were given out to Simon, which you can read more about here. The 35-year-old RAF hero loved the sea and was training for a charity ocean swim when he was killed by a 15ft great white shark in a horror mauling. It is the first fatal shark attack in the Australian city in six decades. He said: "It's very unusual to see a shark attack a human like that. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Simon was due to marry girlfriend Jessie Ho, The 35-year-old was training for a charity swim when he was mauled by the beast, Simon filmed himself swimming next to sharks, The former RAF serviceman had been living in Sydney for a number of years, Simon fell in love with Jessie when he moved to Australia, a friend said, A distressing video of the attack showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water, The British expat had lived in Australia for a number of years, The horror unfolded in front of dozens of fishermen and beachgoers, Emergency services scrambled to the scene in Sydney following the horror attack, A navy helicopter hovers above the shark attack site on little Bay in Sydney, A fisheries boat patrols the site of the shark attack off Little Bay Beach. Oscar Cainer tells all. "We heard a yell and turned around it looked like a car had landed in the water, a big splash then the shark was chomping at the body and there was blood everywhere. In July 1945, more than 1,000 US servicemen were thrown to the mercy of the Pacific Oceans sharks when their warship the USS Indianapolis was hit by Japanese torpedoes. Mr Nellist, was reportedly due to marry the "girl of his dreams" Jessica Ho after the couple met when he moved from Cornwall, UK, to Australia. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The tragedy happened as the former RAF serviceman was due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. 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. He was always very close to it. Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. Agriculture Minister Dugald Saunders said the Department of Primary Industries would work with the other authorities to determine if the killer shark - or any others - remained in the vicinity. We spent most of yesterday just hoping and praying it wasnt him. Elio Canestri was a 13-year-old surfing champion whose life was tragically cut short in 2015 when he was killed by an 8ft bull shark believed to be the most deadly species to humans. Vis wasn't too bad, a bit patchy but good at the gravel loader. hitType: 'event', The diving instructor was in the water to prepare for the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to take place this Sunday. "Shark nets and drum lines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life every year," wrote Simon on Facebook. 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He loved wildlife and the world. }); VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, How fake copyright complaints are muzzling journalists, How 10% of Nigerian registered voters delivered victory, Sake brewers toast big rise in global sales, The Indian-American CEO who wants to be US president, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip. 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. 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. 'Hope they learn not to mess with the nature.'. Simon Nellist, 35, originally from Penzance, in Cornwall, was killed while swimming at Buchan Point, near Little Bay, on Wednesday. "F*** man, I heard a scream and the shark was just chomping on his body and the body was in half here just off the rocks. The friend added Mr Nellist was due to marry 'the girl of his dreams' last year but had their plans ruined by Covid-19 and lockdowns. 'I just saw a four to five metre great white explode on the surface just here on a swimmer and it was like a car landing in the water. 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. Shark attacks in Sydney are uncommon because the city has long had nets and other deterrents in its waters. Simon was one of a kind, and he was generous and selfless. Two family doctors share their 24-hour diary of life on the front line, Is YOUR area at risk? 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. 'We are all absolutely heartbroken by this. Simon died of catastrophic injuries almost instantly in plain view of shocked beachgoers. 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. It's too sad. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Australian authorities are still searching for the great white shark, with swimmers banned from the water and most city beaches shut after Wednesday's attack. Another family member previously said he would not have wanted the shark to be killed. He required 462 stitches after the attack and to this day still has a shark tooth embedded in his wrist. I keep vomiting. Oh no! let gads_event; "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. Simon Nellist was attacked while training for a charity ocean swim that was due to take place this weekend but has since been cancelled. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), We spent most of yesterday just hoping and praying it wasnt him. 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. Between July 1 and 12, 1916, four people were killed and one was injured along the coast of New Jersey in the US. ", Witnesses said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation as the shark pounced just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. The other victims were 27-year-old hotel worker Charles Bruder, an 11-year-old local boy called Lester Stillwell who was playing in a creek with friends when he was attacked, and businessman Stanley Fisher, 24, who was killed while attempting to rescue Lester. It's very, very upsetting. }); For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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. One man recounted how he had been fishing on the rocks when he saw the swimmer get dragged under. He was a cherished fianc, son, brother, uncle and friend. He previously dived at a scuba centre in Kogarah, which was rocked by the drowning of Ms Ross' son Dmitriy while freediving in Brighton Le Sands four years ago after he got caught in shark nets. 'We're rolling SMART drum lines out in the Sydney region, around where this incident happened, in about two weeks,' DPI principal research scientist Paul Butcher told The Australian. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { It was then revealed that a 36-year-old French tourist had also been killed by a shark just two weeks before the tragedy. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ A retired paramedic who was one of the bystanders started CPR before a specialist medical team flew up in a helicopter from Sydney. The 35-year-old was probably mistaken for a seal, one expert has said. "[The person] was swimming and a shark came and attacked [them] vertically," Kris Linto told Nine News. 'Footage clearly shows a body, half a body being taken by a shark,' a police officer told colleagues over a scanner. Then he fell in love with Jessie. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Whilst Simon was a proud Cornishman, growing up in the village of Ludgvan, Australia had become Simons home with his fiance Jessie. Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. "The shark involved is most likely a great white, a highly migratory species that will be hundreds of kilometres away by now. He loved me, his family and his friends so fiercely. One fisherman is heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. It is located at the northern end of the Look At Me Now Headland at Emerald Beach, which is about 15 minutes north of Coffs Harbour. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. The disaster has since become infamous as the worst shark attack in history. In the past that's led to culls. Oh man! Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. ga('ads.send', { 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. A friend confirmed Simon Nellist died in the attack on Wednesday. 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. 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. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ That's insane. 'We had a great couple of dives today. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. We are not normal prey items. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 'He is our son's godfather from afar', the friend said. 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. "We heard a yell and turned around, it looked like a car had landed in the water, a big splash then the shark.". Simon Nellist has been identified as the man tragically killed by a shark at Little Bay. The communication unit, attached to the drumline, sends an email and text message to researchers and contractors within minutes of a shark tripping the line. 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. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), I dont think Simon would want the shark to be killed. 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