Oh man! Its still incredibly raw.". Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. Industry chief demands planned corporation tax hike from 19 to 25% in this Ukrainian soldier takes out five Russian tanks and three armoured vehicles in ONE DAY using US-supplied Do not sell or share my personal information. 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. Shortly before Sydney was plunged into Covid-19 lockdown, Mr Nellist and his fiance headed north to dive with sharks off Rainbow Beach near Fraser Island, an experience he highly recommended to others. Instead, they hope to chase it away from the coast. 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'Lots of sharks today at Bushrangers Bay diving with the Scubathlon team. Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for the Malabar ocean swim this weekend when he was attacked, Australian media reports. 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.. 'really knew the water' and was respectful of wildlife. 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The victim of a deadly great white shark attack off an Australian beach has been named as a British diving instructor who 'loved' the ocean. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ Local resident James, 27, arrived at the beach shortly before 5.30pm when helicopters were circling above the cliffs, but people were still swimming. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Harry and Meghan told to 'vacate' Frogmore Cottage, Fungus case forces Jack Daniels to halt construction, China and Belarus call for peace in Ukraine, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Rare Jurassic-era bug found at Arkansas Walmart, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Havana Syndrome unlikely to have hostile cause - US, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms. "[The person] was swimming and a shark came and attacked [them] vertically," Kris Linto told Nine News. ', The search for the great white shark that killed Simon Nellist continued on Thursday - but experts say it is likely already 100km away. That's a great white shark. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. if(document.querySelector("#google_image_div")){ Beachgoers watched on helplessly as 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 had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer. He was just the best. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". This is a very unique, and unfortunately tragic, situation.". A man fishing off nearby rocks said he saw a man swimming in a wetsuit getting dragged underwater by a 14-foot great white shark off the eastern suburbs beach of Little 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. By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 14:09, 17 February 2022 | Updated: 21:14, 17 February 2022. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), '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. }); }); }); WebSimon Nellist has been identified as the man who was killed in a shark attack in Sydney on Wednesday. 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, February 16. Authorities are also using helicopters and drones. A swimmer killed in a shark attack in Australia has been named locally as a British man. Shocked witnesses claimed the swimmer was attacked by a 15ft great white. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Jessie made Simon so happy and complete they had so many plans for their future together. 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. The first attack happened when holidaymaker Charles Epting Vansant, 25, took a dip in the Atlantic ocean. On Thursday, authorities spooled out sensor drumlines - baited strings - to try to find the white shark. Simon Nellist, 35, originally from Penzance, in Cornwall, was killed while swimming at Buchan Point, near Little Bay, on Wednesday. 'A friend of mine saw this rather sick looking turtle at the steps, Kurnell today. "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. pg.acq.push(function() { reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Sharks are just a part of beach culture. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotOnload', function(event) { 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. They added he 'really knew the water' and was respectful of wildlife. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! "There were still people in the water. Simon was one of a kind, and he was generous and selfless. }); The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. He was the nicest, kindest human. The 'terrible' toll on first responders: Heroic surf Swimmer mauled to death by a great white shark in Sydney's knew of the potential dangers every time he did the swim, and expressed his disgust with controversial techniques used to keep sharks out of swimming areas. And many Australians accept that entering the water will always contain some risk. It's too sad. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('impressionViewable', function(event) { To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . ga('ads.send', { Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. 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 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. Simon Nellist was a diving instructor and a regular swimmer at the beach where he died A 35-year-old British man has been named as the victim of Sydney's first Youd find your buddy and check him and find that hes disembowelled, or the bottom was gone.. Another family member previously said he would not have wanted the shark to be killed. The victim had been a regular visitor. Simon Nellist and his partner Jessie Ho pictured after a diving expedition off Queensland's Rainbow Beach last June before Sydney was plunged into lockdown, Simon Nellist (right) often encountered sharks on his frequent diving expeditions and he was a very experienced ocean swimmer. He had a rare gift of instantly being able to connect with others, gaining their trust and respect. }) Oh no! He was experienced in the water and respectful of the wonders of the water. He wasnt daft. Simon was doing his diving and he would send us the most amazing videos of the wildlife out there. Interactive map reveals Ofsted's worst-rated secondary schools in England - is YOUR child's on the list? Simon was amazing. He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Wife is shocked after husband of 15 years asks for permission to have an affair: 'I don't know what to do'. Australia typically records about 20 shark attacks each year, with most in New South Wales and Western Australia. Its just a freak accident. Whilst Simon was a proud Cornishman, growing up in the village of Ludgvan, Australia had become Simons home with his fiance Jessie. 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