It is the first fatality from a shark attack in Sydney since 1963. BBC's 1million star Zoe Ball, 52, lands big new payday for Abba show on ITV. A permit to harm protected wildlife under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) must be obtained prior to harming animals, as the life of the 4.5m great white responsible for the attack hangs in the balance. Shark attacks can occur at any time of year in Australia but are more common during the summer months from November to April when millions of people flock to the beaches during the warmer weather. 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. "To lose someone to a shark attack like this is chilling. "We are supporting the family of a British man and our thoughts are with them at this difficult time," the spokesperson said. 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"Currents, tides, water temperature, there are a whole variety of factors and unfortunately this is a tragic overlapping of two different species in a habitat. Its still incredibly raw.". ', January 5, 2020: Diver Gary Johnson, 57, was killed by a great white shark while diving with his wife near Esperance in WA, April 6, 2020: Wildlife ranger Zachary Robba, 23, was mauled to death by a shark while swimming off the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, June 7, 2020: Surfer Rob Pedretti, 60, was killed by a great white shark while he was boarding at Salt Beach near Kingscliff in far northern NSW, July 4 2020: Spearfisher Matthew Tratt, 36, was mauled to death by a suspected great white shark in a 'provoked' attack on Fraser Island in Queensland, July 11, 2020: Surfer Mani Hart-Deville, 15, was boarding when he was killed by a suspected great white shark at Wooli Beach, near Grafton on the NSW North Coast, September 8, 2020: Surfer Nick Slater, 46, was mauled to death by a suspected great white at Greenmount Beach on the Gold Coast, October 9, 2020: Father-of-two Andrew Sharpe was killed by a shark while surfing at Kelp Beds in Wylie Bay, near Esperance on WA's south coast, November 22, 2020: Cable Beach, WA: Charles Cernobori, 59, who worked at a Cable Beach hotel was killed by a 4m suspected tiger shark while bodyboarding 2km north of the main tourist section, November 6, 2021:Paul Millachip, 57, was believed to have been taken by a shark while swimming at a beach in North Fremantle in Perth - with the attack witnessed by multiple people, January 17, 2022: A swimmer is killed off Little Bay in Sydney's east, believed to have been attacked by a four-metre-long great white, Swimmers were ordered out of the water after the fatal shark attack at Little Bay Beach (scene pictured) on Wednesday afternoon, a popular spot for family swims. Little Bay Beach tragedy is first fatal shark attack in Sydney in almost 60 years . A century ago, Sydney. We use cookies to better understand website visitors, for advertising, and to offer you a better experience. "They test out things all the time. Over a 13-week period, 72 baited drums were used to target great whites, bull sharks and tiger sharks in a $1.3million venture that saw the slaying of 68 of the animals. Many Sydneysiders had hoped to spend Thursday in the ocean with temperatures to reach a balmy 31C. He was so respectful of the wildlife. NSW Surf Life Saving CEO Steven Pierce said 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. A BRITISH diving instructor killed by a great white shark in Sydney was due to marry his Australian girlfriend, it was revealed yesterday. ', Sydney's last shark attack claimed the life of television and radio actressMarcia Hathaway (pictured) in 1963 in Middle Harbour, Jet skis were also used in the frantic search for swimmer before human remains were found. Gruesome video of the incident went . The tragedy unfolded at Buchan Point, a popular spot for rock fishing and spearfishing between Little Bay and Malabar beaches. The incident took place on Wednesday and claimed the life of a swimmer who was eaten alive. And Dr Daryl McPhee, who specialises in shark human interactions, has implored people to reserve their judgment and leave the incident in the hands of authorities. Oh no! "His family are still here and they haven't seen him in a few years. The tragedy has rocked the local community as Randwick Council closed all 11 of its beaches for at least 24 hours, including Little Bay. 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. '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.'. The area was packed with swimmers, paddle boarders and fishermen and on video footage one stunned onlooker was heard to shout: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. There were 12 recorded shark attacks in Australia in 2021 and figures show three of these proved fatal. These videos include sharks attacking professional surfers, young swimmers, divers and kayakers. READ MORE: Countries that recorded most unprovoked shark attacks in 2022 Laura Simmons inspects a clutch of zebra shark eggs at Sea Life Sydney Aquarium. It disappeared. Organisers of the swim said the event would be cancelled. 'To lose someone to a shark attack like this is chilling. A stretch of beaches have now been shut to the public as the first fatal shark attack in the Sydney area since 1963 sparked panic among locals. The city was rocked by its first fatal shark attack in almost 60 years on Wednesday after a swimmer was killed at Little Bay, metres from the rocks in front of horrified fishers and onlookers. SHARK attack victim Simon Nellist was married to "the girl of his dreams" before he was killed. Cruise-goers reveal their most terrifying incidents at sea - from watching a ferocious 'You'll be missed forever': Elizabeth Hurley and son Damian share heartfelt tribute to her late ex Shane 'I was a bit of a mess': Amanda Abbington reveals she considered suicide after split from ex Martin Freeman Matt Hancock discussed 'deploying' new virus variant to 'frighten the pants off everyone' as former Health 'So many dead. I don't have the will to live. That camera person gets closer to the edge and you can clearly see the torso and head part of the body floating before the shark comes back for another round. Oh no! 'I heard Marcia scream "oh dear", and then she was dragged into deep water,' her fiance Frederick Knight said at the time. 'DPI extends sincere condolences to the family and friends and first responders at this tragic time', a spokeswoman told Daily Mail Australia. Other frantic onlookers on the rocks can be heard swearing and screaming in horror. The city was rocked by its first fatal . The city was rocked by its first fatal shark attack in almost 60 years after the attack at Little Bay on Wednesday. Sydneysiders are divided on calls for a shark cull in NSW after a swimmer was killed in the city's first fatal shark attack in over 60 years (pictured, Life Savers on jet-skis), All beaches in the Randwick Council area will remain closed on Thursday as authorities launch a frantic search for the 4.5m shark responsible for the attack, Police were seen scouring the water's edge on Thursday morning in hopes of finding evidence. Pro and anti-migrant protestors face off in Dover in latest clash over Channel crossings that saw 45,000 United Arab Emirates now has the most powerful passport in the world after jumping 32 spots under new Do not sell or share my personal information. Bond's University researcher Dr Daryl McPhee said the rise in attacks worldwide was down to a number of factors including more people being on the water doing activities, in more remote locations, and also warmer oceans are forcing shark and their food supply to different areas. This is a tragic accident where human and shark have come together in the same environment.". Actress Marcia Hathaway, who was 32 at the time, died after a shark bit her twice on the leg. ', January 5, 2020: Diver Gary Johnson, 57, was killed by a great white shark while diving with his wife near Esperance in WA, April 6, 2020: Wildlife ranger Zachary Robba, 23, was mauled to death by a shark while swimming off the Great Barrier Reef in Queensland, June 7, 2020: Surfer Rob Pedretti, 60, was killed by a great white shark while he was boarding at Salt Beach near Kingscliff in far northern NSW, July 4 2020: Spearfisher Matthew Tratt, 36, was mauled to death by a suspected great white shark in a 'provoked' attack on Fraser Island in Queensland, July 11, 2020: Surfer Mani Hart-Deville, 15, was boarding when he was killed by a suspected great white shark at Wooli Beach, near Grafton on the NSW North Coast, September 8, 2020: Surfer Nick Slater, 46, was mauled to death by a suspected great white at Greenmount Beach on the Gold Coast, October 9, 2020: Father-of-two Andrew Sharpe was killed by a shark while surfing at Kelp Beds in Wylie Bay, near Esperance on WA's south coast, November 22, 2020: Cable Beach, WA: Charles Cernobori, 59, who worked at a Cable Beach hotel was killed by a 4m suspected tiger shark while bodyboarding 2km north of the main tourist section, November 6, 2021:Paul Millachip, 57, was believed to have been taken by a shark while swimming at a beach in North Fremantle in Perth - with the attack witnessed by multiple people, January 17, 2022: A swimmer is killed off Little Bay in Sydney's east, believed to have been attacked by a four-metre-long great white, Swimmers were ordered out of the water after the fatal shark attack at Little Bay Beach (scene pictured) on Wednesday afternoon, a popular spot for family swims.