'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. 10 Ukrainians share last photos they took before the invasion. "Its just horrendous. Mr Nellist was training for theMalabar Magic Ocean Swim, which was due to be held on Sunday but has since been cancelled. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. He was so respectful of the wildlife. ga('ads.send', { "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. } Jessie made Simon so happy and complete they had so many plans for their future together. Shark attacks in Sydney are uncommon because the city has long had nets and other deterrents in its waters. The attack comes just three months after another Brit Paul Millachip was attacked and killed off the coast of Western Australia. Coast authorities and Sea Rescue boast scoured the area to search for Millachip's remains, but could only retrieve a pair of swim goggles that he was thought to be wearing before the tragic incident. 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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. I'll be missing you until we meet again.. The news hit us like a truck because he was one of the people who make this earth lighter.. One man described how he was fishing and saw a man wearing a wetsuit swimming across the bay. Witnesses said they heard Simon yell out for help. He is my soulmate, and was a wonderful 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. Simon Nellist was a diving instructor and a regular swimmer at the beach where he died A 35-year-old British man has been named as the victim of Sydney's first Im never getting in again no way.". "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. Drum lines, which are used to bait sharks, have been set up near the attack site while drones have been deployed as officials search in case the shark is still in the area. Heartbroken Della told Seven News: "Everything that is connected to Simon is connected to the ocean. Lawrence Chlebeck, of Humane Society International, told MailOnline the ferocious attack was incredibly rare. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. To stay up to date with all the latest news, make sure you sign up to one of our newsletters here . "He swam with sharks before. 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. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { Fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News: "Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically. 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. He said: "It was terrible. Simon was amazing. 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. The Westpac Rescue Helicopter winched in a critical care medical team onto the beach to continue treatment. (It's not uncommon to be lazing around on the sand when suddenly a siren blares and lifeguards are ordering people out of the water.). '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.'. Local resident James, 27, arrived at the beach shortly before 5.30pm when helicopters were circling above the cliffs, but people were still swimming. Simon Nellist, 35, had been training for a charity ocean swim when he was killed at 4.30 pm AEDT (5.30 am GMT) at Buchan Point, near Sydney's Little Bay. One man recounted how he had been fishing on the rocks when he saw the swimmer get dragged under. 'We are all absolutely heartbroken by this. eventAction: 'click_adunit' A friend confirmed Simon Nellist died in the attack on Wednesday. He required 462 stitches after the attack and to this day still has a shark tooth embedded in his wrist. The former serviceman had moved to Australia six years ago and was due to marry fiance Jessie, after a pandemic-related delay. 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