},false) Then he fell in love with Jessie. 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. I am shaking. Mr Nellist was training for theMalabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. It's too sad. 'The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter.'. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". 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He had previously served two There have since been calls for the islands government to introduce a cull of sharks. '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. Healthy mother-of-two, 32, collapsed and died from brain bleed while she led fitness bounce class, Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. The comments below have been moderated in advance. "The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this Earth lighter. 'A friend of mine saw this rather sick looking turtle at the steps, Kurnell today. "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. 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. Local media reported that the last human life claimed by a shark in Sydney waters was in 1963. The area around Runion is one of the most shark-infested in the world, with 27 fatal attacks and 56 encounters in total since records began in 1913. The Sydney Dive Buddy Network urged Facebook group members on Thursday night to give Mr Nellist's family the time and space to endure this traumatic process without excessive communications. 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 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 ga('ads.send', { 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. 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Simon has lived in Australia for number of years and was due to marry his girlfriend. Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. That's a great white shark. "Its just horrendous. The tragedy happened as the former RAF serviceman was due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. ga('ads.send', { Photo: Queens Hotel Facebook The victim of a fatal shark attack in Sydney the city's first in nearly 60 years has been identified as Simon The friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ The friend revealed Simon "fell in love" with Australia after going travelling around six years ago, following two years in the RAF. 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 was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. hitType: 'event', "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". Several passers-by who witnessed the scene have described a vicious and frenzied attack. 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. 'F*** man, I heard a scream and the shark was just chomping on his body and the body was in half just off the rocks here. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), 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. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. The diving instructor was in the water to prepare for the Malabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to take place this Sunday. 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. He was a very kind and considerate man who just loved life. }) Thats all there is to say really. Paramedics responded to the beach north of Coffs Harbour following reports of a shark attack. It has been said that the incident was the first of its kind in decades in Sydney. 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. His left thigh was stripped of its flesh and he bled to death on the managers desk of the hotel where he was staying. 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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. The Department of Primary Industries has temporarily installed six SMART drumlines between Little Bay and Malabar. 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.. }); }); 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. The shark won't stop.". Usually, great whites arent interested in swallowing human flesh once theyve realised thats what it is, which makes Shirleys case even more shocking. 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One man recounted how he had been fishing on the rocks when he saw the swimmer get dragged under. 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. In August 2011, newlyweds Ian Redmond and Gemma Houghton were enjoying their honeymoon in the Seychelles when they decided to go snorkelling. He was so respectful of the wildlife. }); He was the nicest, kindest human. The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter.. "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. Did Australia see more shark attacks in 2020? 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. Attacks usually occur in the warmer summer months (December - February) in Australia because more people are in the water. Parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. Experts say the killer shark has likely already swam at least 100km away, and it's understood that even if it was found - it wouldn't be culled - and instead encouraged to leave the area. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. A lover of animals, his aunt Jacqui Seager, 62, said that he wouldnt want the shark to now be destroyed. His family, many of whom still live in Penzance where he was born, also shared a loving tribute. It's too sad. Heartbroken friends have revealed the expat, originally from Cornwall in the UK, was due to marry the 'girl of his dreams', long-time partner Jessie Ho, whom he met not long after arriving in Australia as part of his travels six years ago. 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. In a shocking video taken as the attack happened, people can be heard reacting as the tragedy unfolded before them. 'He is our son's godfather from afar', the friend said. Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. let gads_event; 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. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Oh no! Other tributes from people across the world on social media were given out to Simon, which you can read more about here. 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