The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. "[The person] was swimming and a shark came and attacked [them] vertically," Kris Linto told Nine News. I keep vomiting.It's very, very upsetting. "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. Four NSW Ambulance crews arrived at the scene before an ambulance spokesperson said a man in his 20s had sustained a "significant injury to his arm.". Drum lines, which are used to bait sharks, have been set up near the attack site while drones have been deployed as officials search in case the shark is still in the area. Which town in Cornwall has the highest population? The former RAF hero died instantly from the "catastrophic injuries", police and ambulance services said. Mr Nellist was training for theMalabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. 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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. 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. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. Shocked witnesses claimed the swimmer was attacked by a 15ft great white. Oh no! 'Footage clearly shows a body, half a body being taken by a shark,' a police officer told colleagues over a scanner. He is my soulmate, and was a wonderful son, brother, uncle and friend. Hours before the tragedy took place, Elio had left his mother a note telling her not to worry about him. Simon grew up in Penzance, Cornwall, but hadnt been back for a few years, said the friend. 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 friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being the tribute reads. 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. 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. Coast authorities and Sea Rescue boast scoured the area to search for Millachip's remains, but could only retrieve a pair of swim goggles that he was thought to be wearing before the tragic incident. Officials haven't yet said what they'll do. 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. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. This isn't the first time he's gone out and seen them but he would still go out swimming. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. The shark won't stop.". 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. 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. 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. Friends in Australia have also expressed utter shock. Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. 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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. 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. 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.. It's an issue Mr Nellist felt strongly about. 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The 35-year-old RAF hero loved And many Australians accept that entering the water will always contain some risk. "He just went down for a swim, enjoying the day, but that shark took his life.". Oh man! Australia typically records about 20 shark attacks each year, with most in New South Wales and Western Australia. Reports said he was an ocean lover and a dive instructor. He was remembered by loved ones as a generous friend and father who loved the ocean. At the time he was attacked, he was training for theMalabar Magic Ocean Swim - which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. I keep vomiting. The 35-year-old was probably mistaken for a seal, one expert has said. Interactive map reveals the UK regions with the highest emissions of TOXIC pollutants - including lead, arsenic and mercury, SARAH VINE: The man who killed his wife with a hammer being eligible for parole after just 13 years is an appalling judgement which is an insult to ALL woman. It's very, very upsetting. "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter.". 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. He was so respectful of the wildlife. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. 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. The 57-year-oldwas dragged underwater by a 14ft great white when he was killed in front of his horrified family. 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. Two family doctors share their 24-hour diary of life on the front line, Is YOUR area at risk? There were two fatal shark attacks in 2021, and seven in 2020. "It was most likely disappointed that it hadn't struck a seal. The 35-year-old Wolli Creek man hitType: 'event', 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. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". ga('ads.send', { We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Several passers-by who witnessed the scene have described a vicious and frenzied attack. "He was massively into wildlife and knew exactly what he was doing. '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. Simon loved the ocean and marine conservation was something he believed in deeply. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Simon Nellist was attacked while training for a charity ocean swim that was due to take place this weekend but has since been cancelled. Simon was amazing. Beachgoers watched on helplessly as That's insane. 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The 35-year-old was probably mistaken for a seal, one expert has said. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ hitType: 'event', Something went wrong, please try again later. Read about our approach to external linking. Usually, great whites arent interested in swallowing human flesh once theyve realised thats what it is, which makes Shirleys case even more shocking. '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. 'We had a great couple of dives today. He was the nicest, kindest human. "The vast majority of shark bites are a 'one and done' occurrence. "Its just horrendous. 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Its still incredibly raw.". said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation. Then he fell in love with Jessie. 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. He said the swimmer was right in front of him when he was dragged under the water by the shark. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. He said the swimmer was right in front of him when he was dragged under the water by the shark., The man told ABC: "He was yelling at first,and then when he went down there were so many splashes. 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. That's insane. On Thursday, authorities spooled out sensor drumlines - baited strings - to try to find the white shark. 'He loved the water, he loved diving,' Ms Ross added. Since the attack, six drumlines have been put in place between Little Bay and Malabar as part of a shark incident response plan. 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. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. Vis wasn't too bad, a bit patchy but good at the gravel loader. "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 news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. 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 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. WebSimon Nellist was fatally attacked by a shark at Little Bay Beach as he trained for the Malabar ocean swim. Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. Patrols continue along the beach and SMART drumlines (Shark-Management-Alert-in-Real-Time) have been installed in beaches across the city. 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. Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. 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. Jessie made Simon so happy and complete they had so many plans for their future together. The experienced swimmer was training for a charity ocean swim. The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter. Simon Nellist has been identified as the man tragically killed by a shark at Little Bay. 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. Simon died of catastrophic injuries almost instantly in plain view of shocked beachgoers. He loved the water, he loved diving.". A close friend back in the UK told Daily Mail Australia he was the 'most wonderful man'. Its still incredibly raw.". 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. The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. A swimmer killed in a shark attack in Australia has been named locally as a British man. 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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 here just off the rocks. Authorities are also using helicopters and drones. A distressing video of the violent ambush showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water just metres from the rocks. He loved wildlife and the world. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Simon had spoken out about nets and drum lines, used to keep sharks away from swimmers, saying they indiscriminately killed wildlife. ga('create', 'UA-67136960-15', 'auto', 'ads'); Simon was amazing. It was then revealed that a 36-year-old French tourist had also been killed by a shark just two weeks before the tragedy. Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean, friend Della Ross told 7NEWS. He was just the best. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. This is a very unique, and unfortunately tragic, situation.". 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. Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. While the man could not identified, NSW Ambulance Inspector Chris Wilson said it was devastating for everybody on the beach this morning. 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