The experienced surfer, identified by Australian media as Mercury Psillakis, was mauled to death by a shark on Saturday off a popular beach in northern Sydney, police and rescuers say, leading to a string of beach closures.
It was the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 2022, when 35-year-old British diving instructor Simon Nellist was killed off Little Bay.
Biologists with the New South Wales government were called in to assess the species of shark involved in the latest deadly encounter.
“The NSW Government’s thoughts are with the victim, his family and the first responders.”
Sharks 'all year round'
The two beaches remained closed on Sunday.
“Sharks are present in NSW waters all year round,“ the New South Wales government said.
Ocean-loving Australians were advised to monitor a so-called SharkSmart app, which alerts swimmers and surfers in real time when a tagged shark nears popular beaches.
There have been more than 1,280 shark incidents around Australia since 1791, of which more than 250 resulted in death, according to a database of the predators' encounters with humans - AFP
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