He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. Don't swim at dawn or dusk. 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. Its just a freak accident. }); We spent most of yesterday just hoping and praying it wasnt him. 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. 'Shark nets and drumlines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life each year,' Mr Nellist posted on Facebook six months ago. Simon died of "catastrophic" injuries almost instantly in plain view of shocked beachgoers. It is a huge loss. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. 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. King Charles hosts von der Leyen at Windsor Castle, Moment notorious prisoner Charles Bronson dances naked outside cell, Gabor Mat: No Jewish state without oppressing local population, Amplified jet stream could lead to 'disruptive snow in places', Dashcam captures moment two cars collide on a roundabout, Putin orders intelligence service to find 'scum' who oppose him, Putin spy plane before being 'destroyed by pro-Ukraine Belarus group', Police search allotment sheds for Constance Marten's missing baby, Huge urgent police search for missing baby of Constance Marten, Student-athlete tells police her coach said 'kill yourself', Moment teenager crashes into back of lorry after 100mph police race, Moment supermarket cashier is attacked at work in New York. 'He is our son's godfather from afar', the friend said. 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. It's too sad. 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. 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 instructor who 'loved' the ocean. 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When they're picked up in the nets, they're tagged and relocated about a kilometre away. Sydney shark attack witnesses recall CHILLING moment man was eaten: 'We are in shock', 'Cull sharks': As hunt for Sydney's killer Great White begins, its fate splits community. 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. 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. Thankfully, Simon's tragic attack was an extremely rare event but throughout history, there have been many terrifying interactions between humans and sharks. Simon suffered "catastrophic injuries" in the attack and despite the best efforts of coastguards only scraps of his wetsuit have been found so far. Swim between the marked flags. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". Officials haven't yet said what they'll do. WebSimon Nellist has been identified as the man who was killed in a shark attack in Sydney on Wednesday. Something went wrong, please try again later. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation. "The shark involved is most likely a great white, a highly migratory species that will be hundreds of kilometres away by now. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist was due to marry the "girl of his dreams" before his horror mauling. A lover of animals, his aunt Jacqui Seager, 62, said that he wouldnt want the shark to now be destroyed. 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 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. "There were still people in the water. Heartbroken Della told Seven News: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. 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. Reports said he was an ocean lover and a dive instructor. eventAction: 'click_ads' To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Im never getting in again no way.". "[The person] was swimming and a shark came and attacked [them] vertically," Kris Linto told Nine News. Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for the Malabar ocean swim this weekend when he was attacked, Australian media reports. Local resident James, 27, arrived at the beach shortly before 5.30pm when helicopters were circling above the cliffs, but people were still swimming. British expat Simon Nellist, 35, became Sydney's first fatal shark attack victim in almost 60 years when he was mauled to death at Buchan Point, near Little Bay in the city's east, on Wednesday afternoon. Lawrence Chlebeck, of the US-based Humane Society International, said the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. The victim of the attack has been confirmed by a friend as 35-year-old British man Simon Nellist. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. Picture: Facebook The tragedy happened as the former Royal Airforce serviceman was due to marry girl of his dreams. This is a very unique, and unfortunately tragic, situation.". Simon grew up in Penzance, Cornwall, but hadnt been back for a few years, said the friend. media-tech companies with hubs around the world. Della Ross, another friend of Simons friends, told Australian news site 7 News: Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. 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 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. 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 family are still here and they haven't seen him in a few years. 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. Bouquets of flowers have also been placed at the site where he died. 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