Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Did Australia see more shark attacks in 2020? 'Lots of pregnant grey nurse heaps of different schooling fish, whip ray, bull ray, puffers, snapper, crocodile needle fish chilling near the surface. Experts reveal the health benefits of fruits as they ripen, Are GPs really overworked and underpaid? eventAction: 'click_adunit' A UK foreign office spokesperson said consular staff were in touch with New South Wales Police. 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 The 57-year-oldwas dragged underwater by a 14ft great white when he was killed in front of his horrified family. The footage was as part of his work with Scubathlon, a scuba diving centre owned by his friend Della Ross. "He swam with sharks before. Simon Nellist, 35, originally from Penzance, in Cornwall, was killed while swimming at Buchan Point, near Little Bay, on Wednesday. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { Local media reported that the last human life claimed by a shark in Sydney waters was in 1963. We spent most of yesterday just hoping and praying it wasnt him. 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. 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! "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. 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. On Thursday, authorities spooled out sensor drumlines - baited strings - to try to find the white shark. 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 man told ABC: "He was yelling at first,and then when he went down there were so many splashes. Simon grew up in Penzance, Cornwall, but hadnt been back for a few years, said the friend. Any bite at all is an extremely rare occurrence, this one even more so. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist called for a ban on shark nets and swam with the huge beasts before his death, tragic posts reveal. Simon Nellist shared strong views on drum lines just six months ago. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. The Britisher's remains were found in the water after a search operation was launched Wednesday afternoon. },false) 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. Search for Sydney shark after fatal attack. Witnesses said they heard Simon yell out for help. 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. The diving instructor grew up in the west Cornwall Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. His family, many of whom still live in Penzance where he was born, also shared a loving tribute. "Its just horrendous. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. He was also an experienced dive instructor who was calm and patient and told his students to respect the ocean. Beachgoers watched on helplessly as the predator mauled the victim to death. The family of Simon Nellist, killed in Sydney's first fatal attack in 60 years, pay tribute to him. And video posted on a Facebook page for divers in Sydney, shows him swimming beside 10 sharks. Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for the Malabar ocean swim this weekend when he was attacked, Australian media reports. 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. British expat Simon Nellist (pictured) was an experienced ocean swimmer and diver who swam in the area of Little Bay regularly, Six drumlines have temporarily installed between between Little Bay and Malabar. It's very, very upsetting. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ 13 Simon was training for a charity swim when he was mauled by the beast Credit: Facebook 13 Whilst Simon was a proud Cornishman, growing up in the village of Ludgvan, Australia had become Simons home with his fiance Jessie. The experienced swimmer was training for a charity ocean swim. And video posted on a Facebook page for divers in Sydney, shows him swimming beside 10 sharks. That's a great white shark. He said: "It's very unusual to see a shark attack a human like that. It has been said that the incident was the first of its kind in decades in Sydney. 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. Which town in Cornwall has the highest population? Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. That's a great white shark. That's insane. Authorities are also using helicopters and drones. 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. Bouquets of flowers have also been placed at the site where he died. He loved the water, he loved diving.". "He just went down for a swim, enjoying the day, but that shark took his life.". Simon had spoken out about nets and drum lines, used to keep sharks away from swimmers, saying they indiscriminately killed wildlife. "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.. Read: Shark attack victim Simon Nellist was 'kind man who loved life'. '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. 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Other shark enthusiasts urged people to not blame the predator as they paid tribute to Mr Nellist. The victim had been a regular visitor. 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.. 10 Ukrainians share last photos they took before the invasion. The experienced ocean swimmer and dive instructorknew 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. "It's a beautiful day at one of Sydney's most beautiful beaches, but there's a real dark pall hanging over our community today," he said. 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. Simon Nellist, from Wolli Creek, was swimming at Little Bay when he was attacked just after 4:30pm on Wednesday. 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. It is a huge loss. A distressing video of the violent ambush showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water just metres from the rocks. Simon was amazing. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Australian authorities are now hunting for the shark responsible for the attack which was the first of its kind in the area for 59 years. Then he fell in love with Jessie. "We are supporting the family of a British man and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time," the spokesperson said. "The vast majority of shark bites are a 'one and done' occurrence. 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