Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. The diving instructor was in the water to prepare for the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to take place this Sunday. One fisherman is heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. He was a member of the city's Scuba Diving Social Club and a regular swimmer at the beach, BBC Sydney correspondent Shaimaa Khalil reports. He found great solace in nature and we enjoyed many adventures in this beautiful country, going camping, hiking and scuba diving. hitType: 'event', It Former RAF ga('ads.send', { In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton were enjoying their honeymoon in the Seychelles when they decided to go snorkelling. Mr Nellist was remembered by shocked friends as a man who loved adventure and was adored by all of those around him. He was quickly brought to shore, but died of massive blood loss as his horrified wife looked on. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. 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. He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. 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. Something went wrong, please try again later. Im never getting in again no way.". Read about our approach to external linking. said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). 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. 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. The attack comes just three months after another Brit Paul Millachip was attacked and killed off the coast of Western Australia. 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. By Kylie Stevens For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 14:09, 17 February 2022 | Updated: 21:14, 17 February 2022. Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. It was then revealed that a 36-year-old French tourist had also been killed by a shark just two weeks before the tragedy. Stay close to shore. Simon Nellist. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. ga('ads.send', { The diving instructor regularly shared memories of his ocean adventures with fellow enthusiasts online. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. Simon Nellist, a former RAF pilot, had been training for the Malabar ocean swim when he was attacked, according to Australian media reports. He was so respectful of the wildlife. },false) The British expat's remains were found in the water on Wednesday afternoon following the horror ordeal. But there's little community appetite for killing sharks these days. The experienced swimmer was training for a charity ocean swim. Authorities do find the predator most of the time, usually within days. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". Experts reveal the health benefits of fruits as they ripen, Are GPs really overworked and underpaid? 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. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. When they're picked up in the nets, they're tagged and relocated about a kilometre away. Historically, dying from a shark bite is not common. said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation. 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! The technology is designed to provide greater protection to swimmers by alerting authorities to a shark's presence. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A distressing video of the violent ambush showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water just metres from the rocks. Authorities said Sanguinetti saw the shark before he was attacked and called out to try and warn others near him about the predator. Its still incredibly raw.". Its just a freak accident. hitType: 'event', The beast had already consumed one piece when the dingy approached to help. The pair were meant to get married last year but they were forced to delay the wedding because of the Covid pandemic and lockdowns. "While tragic, these incidents are extremely rare. eventAction: 'render' Palm Springs residents sue to remove 25-foot Marilyn Monroe statue depicting her iconic My Daily Horoscope: What does 2nd March hold for MY star sign? "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. He grew up in Penzance, Cornwall, but after serving two tours in Afghanistan he moved to Australia and was due to marry the "girl of his dreams" Jessica Ho. } The attack is the first fatal shark attack near Sydney in nearly 60 years. 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. Sharks are just a part of beach culture. Then he fell in love with Jessie. The 20ft-long great white reportedly ripped Shirley, 33, in half with just one bite as her children and husband looked on in horror. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. Sadly, this time it managed to get to him. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched in a critical care medical team onto the beach to continue treatment. "Shark nets and drum lines protect no one and kill all kinds of marine life every year," wrote Simon on Facebook. Its still incredibly raw.". 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. Little Bay Beach (pictured on Thursday) will reopen on Friday following the fatal shark attack, Witnesses recalled the horrifying moment the swimmer was mauled by a great white shark on Wednesday, with shocking footage (pictured) captured at the scene, 'To provide increased swimmer safety over the weekend, DPI will continue deploying drumlines on Friday, Saturday and Sunday from Little Bay Beach to Long Bay, a DPI spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia on Thursday night, 'Surf Life Saving NSW will also be providing additional drone and helicopter surveillance during this period at Little Bay Beach and Maroubra.'. Its still incredibly raw.". Hours before the tragedy took place, Elio had left his mother a note telling her not to worry about him. Don't swim at dawn or dusk. eventAction: 'click_adunit' He said: "It was terrible. Reports said he was an ocean lover and a dive instructor. "We heard a yell and turned around, it looked like a car had landed in the water, a big splash then the shark.". "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter.". They vividly saw what was going on in the water a person being attacked by a shark, WA Police Senior Sergeant Troy Douglas said. ", In the last couple of years we havent been able to see him because of the Covid situation.". and Channel 4's Celebrity SAS: Who Dares Wins, The return of New Labour's money: Blair era super donor Lord Sainsbury pumps 2million into Keir Starmer's election war chest after snubbing party under Corbyn, Inside Susanna Reid's day: Good Morning Britain host wakes at 3.40am, before hopping in a car in her pyjamas and having breakfast during ad breaks as she details her hectic schedule, More than 600 construction contractors and property owners are now under investigation in Turkey over buildings that collapsed in earthquake that claimed at least 50,000 lives, More than 30 migrants including a months-old baby are killed and another 50 are rescued after their wooden boat broke apart in rough seas off coast of southern Italy. The friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. "We are supporting the family of a British man and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time," the spokesperson said. Shocked witnesses claimed the swimmer was attacked by a 15ft great white. Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. They put drumlines so close to shore & that's the price they paid today. 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. }); Simon Nellist, from the UK, fell in love with Australia and his fiancee Jessie Ho after going travelling following his service in the airforce, an anonymous close friend Simon died of catastrophic injuries almost instantly in plain view of shocked beachgoers. },false) Several passers-by who witnessed the scene have described a vicious and frenzied attack. Thankfully, Simon's tragic attack was an extremely rare event but throughout history, there have been many terrifying interactions between humans and sharks. Following are three of the most prominent shark attacks that took place in Australia last year. 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. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. 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. Avoid fishing areas. Simon was one of a kind, and he was generous and selfless. document.querySelector("#adunit").addEventListener('click',function(){ He was a cherished fianc, son, brother, uncle and friend. He kept a special connection to his hometown Cornwall, and I cherish the time we spent there together with his family and friends. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". That's a great white shark. Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. Humans could have wings, tentacles or an extra ARM 'in the next few decades' thanks to leaps in human DIY fruit and veg! He was a strong guy and did two tours of Afghanistan. The victim had been a regular visitor. The survivor of one of the worlds worst non-fatal Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. And video posted on a Facebook page for divers in Sydney, shows him swimming beside 10 sharks. It disappeared. Simon Nellist, 35, died in the attack on Wednesday off Little Bay - the first fatal attack in Sydney for 60 years. 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.. '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.'. A ripped open and fully exposed abdomen. On summer weekends, drones and helicopters hover, scanning for sharks. Simon Nellist, 35, an RAF veteran, from Cornwall, who had moved to Australia was killed on Wednesday by a 13 feet shark and his family have said he wouldn't want the animal destroyed. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. 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Instead, they hope to chase it away from the coast. Wednesday's incident is a horrible tragedy, and in days to come there will be questions about how the shark slipped through the protections set up. Simon, 35, was swimming at Buchan Point, near Sydney Australia on Wednesday, February 16, when he was attacked and killed by a huge shark. Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. 'Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean,' friend Della Ross told Seven News. }); 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. The diving instructor grew up in the west Cornwall 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. "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. 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. Simon died of "catastrophic" injuries almost instantly in plain view of shocked beachgoers. Authorities are also using helicopters and drones. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. We are very proud of everything Simon achieved and believed in, and how happy he had become. I dont think Simon would want the shark to be killed. 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. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. The attack at Buchan Point, off Sydney, on Wednesday left one bystander 'vomiting' in fear. More than a dozen beaches between Bondi and Cronulla were closed on Thursday but will reopen on Friday after no further shark sightings. It's an issue Mr Nellist felt strongly about. Heartbroken Della told Seven News: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. 21 February 2022 T 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. I keep vomiting. 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. 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