The killer shark that mauled a swimmer in front of horrified fishers at a popular Sydney beach was a "particularly nasty" predator, a leading expert says. Harry: I always felt different to rest of family, Everything Everywhere wins big ahead of Oscars, US-made cheese can be called 'gruyere' - court, PM to end asylum claims from small boat arrivals, Alex Murdaugh's legal troubles are far from over, Street fighting in Bakhmut but Russia not in control. Simon reportedly lived in the south Sydney suburb of Wolli Creek with his girlfriend and he posted lots of photographs of his adventures, including skydiving, on social media. Outraged Sydneysiders have called for a shark cull in NSW after a swimmer was killed in the city's first fatal shark attack in 60 years. The scenes were just as confronting for emergency service workers and lifeguards sent out in boats, rescue helicopters and on jet skis, deployed in a frantic search of the swimmer and the killer predator. The shark won't stop.". He said the swimmer was right in front of him when he was dragged under the water by the shark. "These animals are capable of huge geographical movement, something brought it close to shore," she said. 2023 Blaze Media LLC. The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. Simon was doing his diving and he would send us the most amazing videos of the wildlife out there. 'Someone just got eaten by a shark. Humans on the other hand, do hunt and kill sharks every single day of the year,' he said. Extremely graphic video of the attack emerged . 'I don't think any form of shark netting would have prevented this attack, if a large shark is in the vicinity to attack someone,' he said. multiple SMART drumlines, a non-lethal method of shark control. Peter and his son Mahan, 10, were fishing on a rock face at Little Bay on the last day of the school holidayson January 31 when they were dragged into the water by a freak wave. REVEALED: Huge sonic boom felt by thousands across the country was caused by RAF Typhoon jets scrambling to DR ELLIE CANNON: My breast has not got lumps but it's itchy, should I be concerned about cancer at age 72? "There have probably been only 10 or 12 attacks of this kind in the last 30 years in the entire world," said Dr Pepin-Neff, who has previously urged against the overuse of the term "shark attack" for all human-shark encounters. said they heard the victim yell out for help in desperation. Australia News; Bystanders captures moment a swimmer is reportedly attacked by a great white shark at Sydney's Little Bay beach. Shocked friends said that the superfit 6ft 5in experienced diver loved adventures. And video posted on a Facebook page for divers in Sydney shows him swimming beside 10 sharks. It disappeared. While authorities are now on the hunt for the shark, Pirotta said it would be very difficult to find the animal responsible or to answer the "number one question" of whether there may another attack. And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. He was the nicest, kindest human. The attack unfolded around 10m from shore at Buchan Point (pictured), a popular spot for rock fishermen, Police (pictured) spent several hours at the scene on Wednesday night examining the scene and interviewing witnesses. Oh man! 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In fact, this was the first fatal shark attack at a Sydney beach since 1963, the ABC reports. The tragedy has rocked the local community, with NSW Police at 10am announcing all 14 beaches from Bondi to Cronulla will be closed for 24 hours. It is a huge loss. Photo / 123RF. Little Bay Beach in Sydney, Australia, where the fatal shark attack took place. [deleted] 1 yr. ago [removed] Swimmers had been banned from entering the water after the attack. What's the least amount of exercise we can get away with? 'It seemed to have grabbed her on the calf of her right leg. Well ask you to confirm this for your first post to Facebook. A similar story is evident in the Brisbane market, with prices 3.49 per cent below their peak recorded in April 2022, with Perth prices now just 0.24 per cent below their peak. 'I've lived here for 40 years, it definitely won't deter me,' he told Daily Mail Australia. 2022 / 5:10 . Get the news that matters most delivered directly to your inbox. Hours after a shark fatally attacked Simon Nellist in the ocean off Sydney on Wednesday, videos of his last moments were already being circulated on social media. It is a huge loss.". The attack marks the city's first fatal shark attack since 1963. The video will auto-play soon 8 Cancel. THE disturbing reaction of witnesses to the Sydney shark attack has led to others coming to their defence. We use cookies to better understand website visitors, for advertising, and to offer you a better experience. seen in the water at Clovelly Beach in Sydney, Thursday, February 17, 2022. Beaches are SHUT across Sydney with search for man-eating Horrific moment swimmer is mauled to death at a packed Pavement where disabled woman gestured at cyclist before fatal crash, Wheel of Fortune contestant answers food puzzle wrong, Incredible footage of Ukrainian soldiers fighting Russians in Bakhmut, Pro-Ukrainian drone lands on Russian spy planes exposing location, 'Buster is next!' This will make everyone sit up and think about it, but hopefully it wont scare people away.'. Not so shipshape! Beaches across Sydney's east are closed after a swimmer was killed by a shark on Wednesday afternoon, An 'area closed' sign is pictured at Little Bay Beach on Thursday morning. The victim was a diving instructor who swam regularly and was engaged. 'It's terrifying'. 'Some guy was swimming and a shark came and attacked him vertically,' fisherman Kris Linto told Nine News. She had stopped breathing by the time a second ambulance arrived. 'The coast is our community's backyard. Little Bay is normally such a calm, beautiful place enjoyed by families,' Randwick mayor Dylan Parker said. 'DPI extends sincere condolences to the family and friends and first responders at this tragic time', a spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia. The fatal shark attack was captured on camera. Lifeguards stepped up patrols on Thursday and police were also seen searching the shore near the scene of the attack and will continue doing so throughout the day. The victims family and friends should be foremost in our minds, he said via7News. 2022: A swimmer is killed off Little Bay in Sydney's east, believed to have been attacked by a four-metre-long . . These videos include sharks attacking professional surfers, young swimmers, divers and kayakers. 'Cull these predators. Police officers and surf life saving workers are pictured near the scene at Little Bay Beach on Thursday morning, Surf rescue workers searched Little Bay Beach in Sydney's east for the shark that killed a swimmer as dawn broke on Thursday morning, NSW Police officers on the scene at Little Bay Beach on Thursday morning.