A British man has tragically died in a shark attack near Sydney beach, now classified as an ‘encouraging incident’. Simon Nellist, a former RAF sniper and resident of Australia, was swimming in the waters off Little Bay on February 16, 2022 when he was attacked by a 15-foot great white shark. The attack took place just 500 feet from horrifying onlookers, making it the first fatal shark attack in Sydney in 60 years. Simon’s family, devastated by the loss, has described him as a proud Cornish who made Australia his home with his fiancée Jessie.
According to the International Shark Attack Record, an organization that documents shark attacks worldwide, Simon Nellit’s death has been classified as a “provocative incident”. The file classifies each incident based on the circumstances surrounding it. Gavin Naylor, director of Florida’s Shark Research Program, explained that the classification was done because Simon was swimming in an area where people were fishing, which could attract sharks. The report aims to focus on unprovoked incidents to better understand the natural behavior of sharks.
#CLOCK | The victim of a deadly white shark attack in Australia has been identified. Simon Nellist was attacked by a shark off Little Bay east of Sydney yesterday in the city’s first fatal attack in 59 years.#Sydney #shark attack #SAJSEnglish pic.twitter.com/Qh3A7lkNpp
– Shahid’s English Agency (@SAJSEnglish) February 21, 2022
Shark conservationists stress that sharks do not consider humans as their prey but may be involved in incidents when hunting similarly sized prey, such as dolphins or seals. The World Wildlife Organization states that the chance of being struck by a shark is lower than being struck by lightning, and conservationists are working to dispel the myths surrounding sharks that often reappear after such events. such attack.
It is worth mentioning that Simon Nellit’s tragic death occurred just days before safety measures, including the installation of seat belts to prevent sharks from approaching the shore, were scheduled to be implemented at the area. area where he lost his life. The Sydney government had planned to complete the work by the end of February. Simon’s family expressed deep grief, questioning how he was able to return safely after serving in Afghanistan only to meet such a tragic fate while swimming in Australia.
Simon Nellis’ aunt, Jacqui Seager, noted that Simon has a deep love for nature and has even swam with sharks before. She believes he wouldn’t want the shark to be killed, which highlights his courage and unwavering faith in the natural world. The passing of Simon Nellit is a heartbreaking reminder of the potential risks associated with interacting with wildlife, even when one has a deep respect and passion for nature.
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