Sydney shark attack victim Simon Nellist’s family pay tribute to ‘wonderful human being’ with ‘passion for nature’

THE family of the Brit killed in a shark attack in Sydney have paid tribute to a “wonderful human being” with a “passion for nature”. Simon Nellist, 35, was attacked by a 15ft great white shark as he trained for a charity ocean swim in the sea off Sydney. Simon Nellist was killed in a shark attack in Sydney The RAF hero’s family have paid tribute, describing him a “wonderful human being” and “very talented photographer”. According to the BBC, they said: “Simon was a gentle, kind and wonderful human being. He was a cherished fiancée, son, brother, uncle and friend. “Simon was funny, compassionate and always had time for people. “He had a rare gift of instantly being able to connect with others, gaining their trust and respect.” Mr Nellist’s family said he was a “proud Cornishman” who had made Australia his home with his fiancée Jessie. Most read in News EPSTEIN PAL DEAD Disgraced fashion agent who ‘abused' Andrew 'sex slave' dies in prison LEGEND DEAD Oscar winner dies at 59 as touching tributes pour in KILLER STORM Four people killed by debris and falling trees in Storm Eunice’s 122mph winds BLOW WAY OUT UK faces 3 more days of Storm Eunice warnings after 122mph gusts left 4 dead CHARITY PROBE Why is the Captain Tom charity run by his daughter being probed by watchdogs? EVIL MUM Karen Matthews pictured boarding bus with dyed hair and fake tan They said: “Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer.” The devastated family said they were very proud of him and would “miss him terribly”. More to follow…