A lover of animals, his aunt Jacqui Seager, 62, said that he wouldnt want the shark to now be destroyed. Over the weekend, heartbroken friends revealed the expat served two tours in Afghanistanbefore he met Ms Ho six years ago, and decided to settle in Australia. He loved wildlife and the world. }); The shocking death of Simon Nellist who became the victim of a shark attack in Sydney has brought back disturbing memories of a number of fatal shark attacks that took place last year. Here we take a closer look at some of the scariest shark attacks in history. It's very, very upsetting. 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Simon Nellist (pictured on a motorcycle in Thailand) loved adventure and moved to Australia from England six years ago 'Simon is the love of my life and I am the luckiest woman alive to have. It was the first shark fatality for nearly 60 years in the area and onlookers watched from the beach in horror as the predator pounced from under the water. And many Australians accept that entering the water will always contain some risk. Andrew Duncan: Funeral & Obituary. Rescue crews on jet skis and boats frantically hunted for the swimmer before human remains were found in the water and, according to reports, parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), "Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. They are planning to get out there as soon as they can but need to sort visas out. Contact between a human and a shark is rare, given there are thousands of sharks in the water at any time. Historically, dying from a shark bite is not common. It has been said that the incident was the first of its kind in decades in Sydney. Simon Nellist, who moved to Australia about six years ago, was killed on Wednesday off Little Bay beach, about 20 km (12 miles) south of Australia's largest city while training for a weekend. But it's the only video I can find. One savvy McDonald's customer revealed how you can get your hands on extra nuggets for free, WIN a Year of Takeaways with this great Daily Star competition. Survivor Edgar Harrell, who was 20 at the time, recalled the horrific experience saying: All we heard was men being eaten alive. Simon had toured Afghanistan with the RAF's 34 Squadron twice before he moved to Australia to pursue a career in scuba diving. More details on the shark attack in the video above. While the man could not identified, NSW Ambulance Inspector Chris Wilson said it was devastating for everybody on the beach this morning. He explained, A number of local surfers and bystanders came to the aid of this man, they were incredibly brave in a very challenging situation. It will probably impact them in the days ahead. 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. Nellist's aunt Jacqui Seager, 62, said he was an animal lover who would not have wanted the shark to be destroyed if it is caught. Ms Ho explained she and Mr Nellist loved camping, hiking and scuba diving together, and that he found 'great solace' in nature. Thankfully, Simon's tragic attack was an extremely rare event but throughout history, there have been many terrifying interactions between humans and sharks. Australia typically records about 20 shark attacks each year, with most in New South Wales and Western Australia. eventAction: 'load' A distressing video of the violent ambush showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water just metres from the rocks. 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. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. }); Remarkably, Rodney now aged 81 has gone on to become a major great white expert, and he has even designed and built the first underwater observation cage to dive with his attackers. Photo: Facebook Neil Murphy Feb 17, 2022 Listen In English Listen in Arabic Beta V.1.0 - Powered by automated translation Tributes have been paid to a British man who has been named locally as the man killed in a white shark attack in Australia. His devastated fiancee, Jessie Ho, took to social media to upload an emotional tribute picture of the pair . due to marry "girl of his dreams" Jessie Ho. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Simon was training for a charity swim when he was mauled by the beast, The horror unfolded in front of dozens of fishermen and beachgoers, Simon was due to marry girlfriend Jessie Ho, 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, Emergency services scrambled to the scene in Sydney following the horror attack, A navy helicopter hovers above the fatal shark attack site on little Bay in Sydney, A fisheries boat patrols the site of a fatal shark attack off Little Bay Beach, Disturbing details in Sydney shark attack video divide the internet after social media users reveal their horror, UK weather: Snow and ice warnings cover length of country with fears of power cuts and travel delays, My husband was beaten close to death by schoolboy thugs - I'm sick to my stomach now two will walk free early, Teen, 18, stabbed to death in brazen attack in front of shoppers in Ipswich town centre as cops hunt two suspects, Paramedic, 22, tragically found dead in her room on New Year's Eve after night out, Delivery driver 'hit and killed' little girl, 5, before 'refusing to call an ambulance and going to deliver takeaway', Rapist cop David Carrick could KEEP 22k Met Police pension after being found guilty of torturing and abusing 12 women, I'm an ex Met policewoman who was harassed by sleazy cops - here's what chief Rowley must do to stop next David Carrick. The case of Shirley Ann Durdin remains one of the few incidences where a great white shark killed and ate a human, and as such it remains among the most horrifying shark attacks in history. Sign up to the Daily Star's newsletter. The shark reportedly tore his body into two pieces. Avoid fishing areas. He wasnt daft. I asked my daughter's teachers not to call her a boy they reported me to social services. ", Witnesses said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation as the shark pounced just after 4.30pm on Wednesday. Simon Nellist was named locally as the victim of a fatal shark attack in waters off Sydney, Australia. 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. document.querySelector("#google_image_div").addEventListener('click',function(){ His left thigh was stripped of its flesh and he bled to death on the managers desk of the hotel where he was staying. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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. In the wake of tragedy, experts have been giving their explanations for the extremely rare attack. The shark pounced while she was standing in murky water only 20ft from the shore in the northern arm of Sugarloaf Bay, the Sydney Morning Herald reports. 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! pg.acq.push(function() { He was just the best. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. Mrs Seager stressed: "Simon always loved the sea. The views expressed in the contents above are those of our users and do not necessarily reflect the views of MailOnline. The attack comes just three months after another Brit Paul Millachip was attacked and killed off the coast of Western Australia. Helsingin seudun liikenne also services this route every 30 minutes. A retired paramedic who was one of the bystanders started CPR before a specialist medical team flew up in a helicopter from Sydney. 2023 BBC. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), THE disturbing reaction of witnesses to the Sydney shark attack has led to others coming to their defence. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. The patient suffered a critical injury to his arm, but despite the best efforts of bystanders, paramedics, and other emergency services, the patient couldnt be revived. Shelly Beach is popular with surfers. Read about our approach to external linking. }) One said: "Saw that video, it's awful. . He had a real love affair with nature. Tragically, Simon was due to marry his girlfriend Jessie Ho this summer after the coronavirus pandemic delayed their wedding. "His family are still here and they haven't seen him in a few years. Friends said 35-year-old Simon Nellist "loved the water" and was an experienced diving instructor. So would you pass the challenge? Heartbroken Della told Seven News: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. ", She said how he would go out swimming most days and that the family was now devastated, claiming his parents will never get through this, ever, as this is something you keep with you for life.. I am shaking. A big great white.". Cormac Roth, son of actor Tim Roth who was also a singer has passed away recently and many people have shared the demise news online while they sent their condolences. Many people were curious and shared posts on Reddit where they were asking the community if someone had a Simon Nellist video. 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It's too sad. document.querySelector("#ads").addEventListener('click',function(){ So would you pass the challenge? Plagued by a never-ending cough this winter? Usually, great whites arent interested in swallowing human flesh once theyve realised thats what it is, which makes Shirleys case even more shocking. ga('ads.send', { The 35-year-old diving instructor, who had been living in Wolli Creek in the city's south, was also a former British Royal Air Force (RAF) serviceman. He finished in the RAF about six years ago and he went travelling and then just fell in love with it out there. 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They added they were very proud of him and will "miss him terribly". Thats all there is to say really. Simon Nellist, from Ludgvan. It comes as it emerged fisherman throwing bait in to the water may have lured the shark to where a Brit swimmer was mauled to death, experts have said. 'Simon is the love of my life and I am the luckiest woman alive to have met him,' she said. It is a huge loss. On summer weekends, drones and helicopters hover, scanning for sharks. Mr Nellist - who was a diving instructor - was mauled by a great white shark just off Little Bay in east Sydney. Why it may be caused by 'one infection after another' - as Emma Raducanu is knocked OUT of the Australian Open after her battle for a comeback, at a set and break Rafa Nadal's wife breaks down in TEARS as she watches the defending champion crash out of the Australian How much will YOUR broadband go up in price? This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. 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Simon Nellist, 35, died after being attacked by a 15ft great white on Wednesday off the coast of Little Bay in Sydney. eventAction: 'render' By accepting all cookies, you agree to our use of cookies to deliver and maintain our services and site, improve the quality of Reddit, personalize Reddit content and advertising, and measure the effectiveness of advertising. In the last couple of years we havent been able to see him because of the Covid situation.". MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of Oh no! 'Simon, the world is a little less bright without you. Simon was described as a calm and patient certified instructor who told students to respect the ocean and helped in diving rescue scenarios. I know he did some pretty big tours with the RAF.". It is believed Mr Nellist was a British expatriate living in the Wolli Creek area of Sydney . 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. She said: "It's absolutely horrendous. Between July 1 and 12, 1916, four people were killed and one was injured along the coast of New Jersey in the US. The instructor received catastrophic injuries from the attack. }); There were two fatal shark attacks in 2021, and seven in 2020. For other inquiries, Contact Us. 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