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 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. hitType: 'event', He was surfing with seven others off the coast of Runion Island near Madagascar when the shark sunk its teeth into Elios stomach and flung him around the water as he prepared to ride a wave. For other inquiries, Contact Us. The survivor of one of the worlds worst non-fatal Other friends say Mr Nellist lived in Wolli Creek with his partner and was a regular at the nearby Plus Fitness 24/7 gym. The friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. 2023 BBC. And many Australians accept that entering the water will always contain some risk. Gruesomely it was claimed a great white shark, pictured, that was later caught by the fishermen, was behind the fatalities after human bones were reportedly found in its gut. 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). They were reassured there were no sharks in the waters, but while Ian was swimming in the shallow waters off Anse Lazio beach he was attacked by one. WebSimon Nellist was fatally attacked by a shark at Little Bay Beach as he trained for the Malabar ocean swim. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Read about our approach to external linking. "Honestly, 99,999 times out of 100,000 a shark ignores or is deterred by the presence of a human. 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. }); }); if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); A retired paramedic who was one of the bystanders started CPR before a specialist medical team flew up in a helicopter from Sydney. Search for Sydney shark after fatal attack. 'We are all absolutely heartbroken by this. "His family are still here and they haven't seen him in a few years. "There were still people in the water. Several passers-by who witnessed the scene have described a vicious and frenzied attack. 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. Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. Mr Nellist's remains were found in the water an hour afterwards. Similarly a friend, Della Ross, told 7NEWS after the attack: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. '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. "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. hitType: 'event', 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. 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 Sydney shark attack victims friend tears up, Mr Nellist suffered "catastrophic" injuries in the attack, Mr Nellist was set to marry the 'love of his life' when he was killed, People watched on helplessly as the terrifying attack unfolded, The attack is the first fatal shark attack in Sydney in 60 years, Drones and helicopters were called out to find Mr Nellist's remains, Patrols continue across the beach and drumlines have been fitted in beaches across the city to control sharks, Many have claimed they will not be going back in the water for some time, The devastating attack unfolded in front of horrified beach goers, Storm Dudley: Met Office red alert as homes destroyed and power cables toppled, Sydney beaches shut after swimmer dies in first fatal shark attack in decades. His left thigh was stripped of its flesh and he bled to death on the managers desk of the hotel where he was staying. We are one of the worlds fastest growing That's insane. Friends said 35-year-old Simon Nellist "loved the water" and was an experienced diving instructor. Oscar Cainer tells all. The former serviceman had spent time in the RAF before going travelling six years ago and "fell in love" with Australia, a close friend told The Sun. 'It's just horrendous,'one close friend told The Sun. 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. Read: Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. "[He] came here and swam nearly every day," he told the ABC. Picture: Facebook The tragedy happened as the former Royal Airforce serviceman was due to marry girl of his dreams. Its still incredibly raw.". Im never getting in again no way.". "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ Jessie made Simon so happy and complete they had so many plans for their future together. 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. Authorities managed to retrieve body parts from the water two hours after the attack. ', 'It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it. 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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. He was also an experienced dive instructor who was calm and patient and told his students to respect the ocean. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), The attack is the first fatal shark attack near Sydney in nearly 60 years. ", Witnesses said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation as the shark pounced just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. Inspired by his dad, he was passionate about nature and night sky photography. He loved me, his family and his friends so fiercely. The technology is designed to provide greater protection to swimmers by alerting authorities to a shark's presence. Don't swim at dawn or dusk. Avoid fishing areas. 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. It's an issue Mr Nellist felt strongly about. Speaking at the inquest into Ians death at Bolton Coroners Court in 2012, Gemma who had been married to Ian for just 10 days at the time of the attack paid tribute to his special qualities. The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. 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 Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer. His fiance Jessie Ho posted a public tribute to him a week on from his death. Oh man! 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. On summer weekends, drones and helicopters hover, scanning for sharks. ", 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 Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. The victim of the attack has been confirmed by a friend as 35-year-old British man Simon Nellist. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. He required 462 stitches after the attack and to this day still has a shark tooth embedded in his wrist. The footage was as part of his work with Scubathlon, a scuba diving centre owned by his friend Della Ross. Australia typically records about 20 shark attacks each year, with most in New South Wales and Western 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. Simon suffered "catastrophic injuries" in the attack and despite the best efforts of coastguards only scraps of his wetsuit have been found so far. We spent most of yesterday just hoping and praying it wasnt him. The family of Simon Nellist, killed in Sydney's first fatal attack in 60 years, pay tribute to him. During a four-day period, 579 men lost their lives to the beasts, before a friendly bomber plane found and rescued the survivors who had miraculously escaped being attacked. ga('ads.send', { Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. Simon Nellist suffered "catastrophic injuries" in the attack (Image: The Mirror) The victim of a fatal great white shark attack has been named as a British diving Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. The 35-year-old was probably mistaken for a seal, one expert has said. It's very, very upsetting. The tragedy happened as the former RAF serviceman was due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. On May 18, 2021, a shark claimed the life of a man on the NSW Mid-North Coast. The attack comes just three months after another Brit Paul Millachip was attacked and killed off the coast of Western Australia. Paramedics responded to the beach north of Coffs Harbour following reports of a shark attack. View our online Press Pack. Its still incredibly raw.". 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. Bouquets of flowers have also been placed at the site where he died. He was the nicest, kindest human. The first attack happened when holidaymaker Charles Epting Vansant, 25, took a dip in the Atlantic ocean. The disaster has since become infamous as the worst shark attack in history. 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 (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. Simon has lived in Australia for number of years and was due to marry his girlfriend. He said: "It was terrible. The comments below have been moderated in advance. A close friend back in the UK told Daily Mail Australia he was the 'most wonderful man'. It's still incredibly raw.'. Which town in Cornwall has the highest population? 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. Beachgoers watched on helplessly as He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. He grew up in Penzance, in Englands south-west, but hadn't been able to go back to visit family in the last few years due to the pandemic. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being the tribute reads. The Britisher's remains were found in the water after a search operation was launched Wednesday afternoon. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Simon grew up in Penzance, Cornwall, but hadnt been back for a few years, said the friend. The tragic death of former RAF man Simon Nellist, 35 in Sydney, Australia yesterday is just the latest in a series of gruesome shark attacks that have claimed the lives of unfortunate swimmers across the world, Don't miss a thing! Simon Nellist, from Wolli Creek, was swimming at Little Bay when he was attacked just after 4:30pm on Wednesday. 'A friend of mine saw this rather sick looking turtle at the steps, Kurnell today. if(document.querySelector("#ads")){ That's insane. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Sharks are just a part of beach culture. Awesome and professional crew, and a couple of lovely dives,' he wrote. Every day, every night. },false) Witnesses said they heard Simon yell out for help. 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Since the attack, six drumlines have been put in place between Little Bay and Malabar as part of a shark incident response plan. A stretch of beaches have now been shut to the public as the first fatal shark attack in the Sydney area since 1963 sparked panic among locals. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. On Thursday, authorities spooled out sensor drumlines - baited strings - to try to find the white shark. Its still incredibly raw.". His mum said how could he return from the frontline unscathed to then go to Australia, go out for a swim and get killed.". 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. Between July 1 and 12, 1916, four people were killed and one was injured along the coast of New Jersey in the US. 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. A friend confirmed Simon Nellist died in the attack on Wednesday. I keep vomiting. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. WebSimon Nellist has been identified as the man who was killed in a shark attack in Sydney on Wednesday. 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. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ "Its just horrendous. due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. A swimmer killed in a shark attack in Australia has been named locally as a British man. pg.acq.push(function() { 10 Ukrainians share last photos they took before the invasion. }); Marine biologist Larry Chlebeck said he thinks the shark may have mistaken him for a seal and calls for it to be culled were ill-informed and would serve no purpose. 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. "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. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. He was so respectful of the wildlife. He was quickly brought to shore, but died of massive blood loss as his horrified wife looked on. 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. Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Some like it, NOT! Lawrence Chlebeck, of Humane Society International, told MailOnline the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. Simon Nellist shark attack evokes horrifying memories of fatal trio of attacks in 2021. He said: "I am shocked and saddened and my heart goes out to the victim and their family. 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. The great white allegedly "attacked vertically" before dragging the man's body out of the ocean. Simon was amazing. 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". There have since been calls for the islands government to introduce a cull of sharks. The system involves a bait dangling in the ocean attached to a buoy, so that when the shark takes the bait it triggers a magnet which sets off a solar-powered beacon to alert officials on the shore. 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. 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