A man fishing off nearby rocks said he saw a man swimming in a wetsuit getting dragged underwater by a 14-foot great white shark off the eastern . Anglerof over 30 years, Bruno, explains why fishermen were not to blame for the shark attack that killed Simon Nellist near Little Bay on Wednesday. NSW Surf Life Saving CEO Steven Piercesaid the Department of Planning and Environment was setting up drum lines in an effort to keep the killer shark and any others away from the beach. It underlines the randomness of shark attacks and people are just looking for something to blame.'. An illustration shows how the shark pounced on the helpless victim less than half its size, before turning the ocean red with blood - sparking panic on the shore. The man's remains were quick to be collected from the water after the 'totally airborne' shark mauled him - but police said DNA testing will be required to confirm his identity. 'To see this behaviour from something said to be four or five metres long is very unusual.'. 'It seemed to have grabbed her on the calf of her right leg. He said tagged bull sharks were known to the area, but that surf lifesavers have yet to find the predator despite getting a helicopter into the air and jet skis into the water in minutes. 'I cannot imagine what his family must be going through. 'I would go for a swim this afternoon. One such method is to deploy drones which scan the water and send images to an artificial intelligence computer which can accurately spot sharks. Local MP Michael Daley told ABC News Breakfast the victim wasn't believed to be a local, but regularly swam at the bay, which is regarded as one of Sydney's best kept secrets. 9news.com.au. The 35-year-old man killed by a shark at a popular Sydney beach in shared a harrowing post about shark . A swimmer killed in what was the first fatal shark attack off Sydney, Australia, in almost 60 years has been named locally as a British man. Daily Mail Australia saw one brave swimmer wade into the surf at Little Bay Beach on Thursday morning, before he was forced out of the water by a rescue worker on a jet ski. But let us learn from this tragedy, rather than rush to apportion blame. Update:Secrets of the North & More!. But experienced local angler Bruno, who has been fishing in the area for 30 years, said the reason the shark was drawn to the area had little to do with the fishing, but rather a 'perfect storm' of climatic conditions. he said. 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. At the time of the attack, Little Bay beach was packed with dozens of swimmers, paddle boarders and rock fishermen at the time of the attack. As a veteran of the British military who had twice served in Afghanistan, 35-year-old Simon Nellis traveled to Little Bay Beac. In 2021, the Florida Museum of Natural History's investigated 137 alleged shark attacks worldwide. An illustration shows how the shark pounced on the helpless victim less than half its size, before turning the ocean red with blood - sparking panic on the shore. 'As a passionate swimmer myself, it's definitely given me pause but it's something we will work through. In the 1990s there were 82 recorded shark attacks in Australia, which jumped to 161 in the following decade. It was the first fatal shark attack at a . Its a natural, albeit fairly rare, cycle. Parents with children and locals walking their dogs stood in shock as they looked out at the rocks where the man's life was brutally taken. Mr Daley said he was 'horrified and shocked' upon hearing the news. Photo: Wildest Animal Photography. A fatal shark attack in Sydney's Little Bay region left one swimmer dead on Wednesday, February 16, 2022. Angry locals took to social media hours after the mauling, saying fishing off the rocks would have attracted the apex predator. 'He was yelling at first, and then when he went down there were so many splashes,' he told the ABC. One such method is to deploy drones which scan the water and send images to an artificial intelligence computer which can accurately spot sharks. The swimmer's injuries were so catastrophic there was nothing paramedics could have done to save him, even if they got to him sooner. he said. In another video posted online, fisherman can be heard screaming as the terrifying incident unfolds in front of them. 'It used to be overfishing was causing sharks to get more desperate and now it's turned around the other way and fishing is attracting fish and attracting sharks. 'Our fear is really, it's driven by guts. 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We are all in shock. This will make everyone sit up and think about it, but hopefully it wont scare people away.'. Retiring wideout Malcom Floyd received a video tribute, Eric Weddle had time alone with his thoughts and fans got plenty of autographsafter the game.Considering the Chargers got what they wanted in that contest, it's perhaps . Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#Sharks #LittleBay #7NEWS One swimmer even waded into the surf but was forced out of the water by a rescue worker on a jet ski. Daily Mail Australia saw curious locals try to walk down to the beach early on Thursday morning but access to the shore was forbidden. But professional fisherman Joe Smythe told Daily Mail Australia Buchan Point is an ideal spot for sharks already and calls to ban recreational fishing were 'hysteria'. One of the fisherman at the scene said there was nothing they could do to save the man, as it became immediately apparent his injuries were fatal. 'Someone just got eaten by a shark. "Footage clearly shows a body, half a body being taken by a shark," a police officer . It disappeared.'. Agriculture Minister Dugald Sanders said while shark management in Australia was a 'grey area', drum lines are a proven solution. One of the fisherman at the scene said there was nothing they could do to save the man, as it became immediately apparent his injuries were fatal. Not really by any data or any sort of realistic estimate of what the actual risk is. 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. Four ambulance road crews and a rescue helicopter with a critical care doctor and a critical care paramedic on board attended the scene in the hope of saving his life. Australia ranked behind only the United States in the number of unprovoked shark encounters with humans in 2021, according to the Florida Museum's International Shark Attack File . And finally there are camouflage wetsuit and surfboard decals which can prevent surfers from appearing like seals to hungry sharks. It's very rare but there's always a risk, generally our coastline is safe however unfortunately tragedies do occur,' he said. You can choose on each post whether you would like it to be posted to Facebook. 'The coast is our community's backyard. But for Little Bay local Frances Ruisan, a shark attack won't be stopping his daily swims. Horrific video footage shows the moment the shark attacked. Shows you the frightening power of these animals, able to take off entire limbs in one bite. In 2020, Florida represented 48 per cent of all US shark attacks. Aidan Wondracz ), Full Video Of Boy Falling From Ride Orlando Death Unedited (14 year old falls off ride). Horrifying video from the scene shows local . 'I know of other sharks hooked in the eastern suburbs of Sydney in recent days by fellow anglers. Authorities are not believed to be planning to kill the shark, and will instead chase the animal away from the mainland if it is picked up by drum lines set up at the scene. These two films were devastating, even with the understandably shakey camera angles. Historically, dying from a shark bite is not common. For this to happen is shocking, sad and disappointing. The predator's fin can be seen swerving through the waves as the water turns red and seagulls circle above. In 2020, Florida represented 48 per cent of all US shark attacks. Feb 16, 2022 3:37 PM. Just over an hour later police confirmed human remains had washed up . The US made up most of the attacks, reporting 47, one of which provedfatal when a surfer was killed - possibly by a great white - on Christmas Eve off the central coast of California, authorities said. Oh man! Simon was a regular customer of swimming on the Little Bay. Many locals have vowed to avoid the water for a while in the wake of the tragedy. 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. There were two fatal shark attacks in 2021, and seven in 2020. 'Smart drum lines have proven to be really successful and also tagging sharks to know exactly where they are and using our smart shark app, along with monitoring with drones.'. On Tuesday, February 16, 2020. 'They are still trying to figure out their changing diet as they switch from fish, as young sharks, to seals and marine mammals,' he said. Paramedics say there was nothing they could do as the swimmer suffered catastrophic injuries. 'I just saw a four to five metre great white explode on the surface just here on a swimmer and it was like a car landing in the water. Professor Callum Brown from Macquarie University said despite the increase in shark attacks they are still exceptionally rare. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and What you need to know about new number plates on cars being sold across the country TODAY. The rescue chief said even a shark net would not have prevented the swimmer's death, given the predator was so intent on attacking him. , updated host: ITV boss who 'forced out Piers Morgan' Parents who left their 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are jailed for total of 13 years Is YOUR wood burner at risk? The state of Florida reported more than half of all attacks in the US in 2021 - with a total of 28. But for Little Bay local Frances Ruisan, a shark attack won't be stopping his daily swims. 'However, insinuations by locals that the shark was attracted to the area of the attack by fisherman and their berley is without merit. A 35-year-old man from Sydney's south has been named the victim of a fatal shark attack on the 16th of February. 'I don't think fishing has anything to do with it, these attacks are usually quite random,' Mr Smythe said. Little Bay Beach is regarded as one of Sydney's undiscovered jewels and a 'secret' beach popular with locals. (Supplied) They are gruesome and distressing, and they may have been sent to you. It is the first fatality from a shark attack in Sydney since 1963. 'Someone just got eaten by a shark. That's a great white shark,' one fisherman can be heard yelling in footage. Other frantic onlookers on the rocks can be heard swearing and screaming in horror. The state of Florida reported more than half of all attacks in the US in 2021 - with a total of 28. Little Bay Beach and the surrounding beaches have been closed for 24 hours, Randwick City Council said. The circumstances of the tragedy emerged as an animal welfare advocate claimed the shark responsible for Wednesday's attack probably mistook its victim for a helpless seal. Watch 7NEWS nightly at 6pm and weekdays at 11:30am and 4pm on Channel 7 and 7plus.#LittleBay #7NEWS The shocking ordeal was captured on camera by people who were fishing nearby and heard the screams of the swimmer. Breaking news: shark attack near Little Bay. By All beaches from Bondi to Cronulla were closed today, but that didn't deter some.More Details: 7news.link/3GQMh75Subscribe to 7NEWS Australia for the latest news video https://7news.link/YTSubscribeConnect with 7NEWS online:Visit https://7news.com.au7NEWS Podcast http://smarturl.it/7NewsDailyFacebook https://www.facebook.com/7NewsAustraliaTwitter https://twitter.com/7NewsAustraliaInstagram https://www.instagram.com/7newsaustralia/ 7NEWS combines the trusted and powerful news brands including Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Latest, and 7NEWS.com.au, delivering unique, engaging and continuous coverage on the issues that matter most to Australians. This whole thing is disturbing. 'The coast is our community's backyard. 'We need to respect the ocean and its many variables. Police responded to reports a shark had attacked a swimmer . Randwick City Council Mayor Dylan Parker said the news was shocking. They were alerted of the danger by the swimmer's ear-piercing screams but could do nothing but watch on in shock as the monster shark ripped him into two and 'swallow parts of his body'. 'Smart drum lines have proven to be really successful and also tagging sharks to know exactly where they are and using our smart shark app, along with monitoring with drones.'. 'He was yelling at first, and then when he went down there were so many splashes,' he told the ABC. Little Bay Beach is regarded as one of Sydney's undiscovered jewels and a 'secret' beach popular with locals. Randwick City Council was closed its beaches - including Little Bay, Malabar, Maroubra, Coogee, Clovelly and La Perouse - on Thursday before reopening them on Friday morning. Bronte, Tamarama, Bondi, Coogee, Clovelly, South Maroubra, Little Bay, Malabar/Long Bay, La Perouse, Wanda, Elouera, North Cronulla and Cronulla, All beaches will be closed for at least 24 hours. 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