The swimmer who was killed by a shark off the coast of Sydney has been named as a 35-year-old British expat.
Simon Nelist was practicing a charity ocean swim when he was attacked from below by a Great White Shark. Officials said Mr Nelist's body had suffered "catastrophic injuries". Sadly after that incident, Sydney beaches close after first fatal shark attack in 60 years.
He was reportedly an experienced ocean swimmer and his friends said he "loved the ocean". Mr. Nelist is believed to have been a British expatriate living in the Woolley Creek area of Sydney who was engaged to marry. The Sydney beach has since been dropped "out of respect" for Mr. Nelist.
"The organizing committee presents its thoughts and prayers to the family of the swimmer, who was tragically exposed yesterday.
"Out of respect for the swimmer and his family, and after extensive consultation with the Randwick Council and experienced senior Surf Life Saving staff, we believe that the 2022 swimming cancellation is appropriate."
Wednesday's episode was the primary fatal shark assault in Australia's biggest city beginning around 1963. New South Wales Police said in an explanation: "Specialists from Maritime Command are mentioning data as they keep on examining a fatal shark assault in Little Bay yesterday.
“At approximately 4.35pm on February 16, 2022, emergency services were called to North Cape Little Bay after reports of a swimmer being attacked by a shark.
"Officials joined toward the Eastern Shores District Police Command went to with help from MAC and Surf Life Saving NSW and tracked down human remaining parts in the waters. A few Sydney sea shores, including the well known Bondi and Bronte, have been briefly shut while authorities look for the killer shark. Sea shores have been cleared to return on Friday, February 18th.
A representative for the New South Wales Department of Primary Industries said shark researcher knew that a great white shark estimating something like three meters long was reasonable liable for the assault.
"A couple of insane surfers are as yet going out and swimming in shark-infested water despite the tragic incident. However, the majority of tourists are avoiding the water until the sharks are gone," Karen Romalis, a neighborhood occupant, told Reuters. Sydney authorities are on chase after 'monster' white shark that 'ate' swimmer.
A FCDO representative said: "Our consular staff are in touch with NSW Police comparable to a shark assault in Sydney. We support the group of a British man and our contemplations are with them at this troublesome time."
