• iconNews
  • videos
  • entertainment
  • Home
  • News
    • UK News
    • US News
    • Australia
    • Ireland
    • World News
    • Weird News
    • Viral News
    • Sport
    • Technology
    • Science
    • True Crime
    • Travel
  • Entertainment
    • Celebrity
    • TV & Film
    • Netflix
    • Music
    • Gaming
    • TikTok
  • LAD Originals
    • Say Maaate to a Mate
    • Daily Ladness
    • Lad Files
    • UOKM8?
    • FreeToBe
    • Extinct
    • Citizen Reef
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • UNILAD
  • SPORTbible
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube

LAD Entertainment

YouTube

LAD Stories

Submit Your Content
NSW Premier Offers ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ To Shark Attack Victim’s Family

Home> News

Published 06:52 17 Feb 2022 GMT

NSW Premier Offers ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ To Shark Attack Victim’s Family

Dominic Perrottet has spoken to the media about the victim of yesterday’s ‘catastrophic’ shark attack in Sydney.

Vivienne Kelly

Vivienne Kelly

The NSW Premier, Dominic Perrottet, has spoken to the media about the victim of yesterday's 'catastrophic' shark attack in Sydney.

The swimmer died off the coast of Buchan Point at Little Bay in Sydney's east.

Paramedics noted there was little they could do once on the scene, and it became a recovery operation rather than a rescue.

The victim has yet to be formally identified, however DNA testing has begun.

NSW Police believe they already know the man's identity though, and it's understood they have informed the next of kin.

Perrottet said the shocking incident was a reminder to everyone of the 'fragility of life'.

"To the victim's family and friends, we extend our deepest condolences and sympathies," he said.

"Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time."

A large swathe of Sydney's beaches remain closed today with helicopters trafficking up and down the coast.

Many of Sydney's beaches are closed today.
Randwick City Council

Police are liaising with the Department of Primary Industry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the swimmer, and a report will be prepared for the Coroner.

The Mayor of Randwick - of which Little Bay is a part - Dylan Parker also spoke on the incident, relaying that the community is in shock.

"The coast is our community's backyard," he said.

"Little Bay is normally such a calm, beautiful place enjoyed by families.

"To lose someone to a shark attack like this is chilling. We are all in shock.

"Our entire community's hearts go out to the family of the victim."

Randwick City Council Beaches closed sign
Randwick City Council Beaches closed sign

The last fatal shark attack in Sydney's waters was on Monday, 28 January in 1963.

32-year-old Marcia Hathaway was attacked when at Sydney Harbour beach's Sugarloaf Bay.

The ambulance broke down when attempting to get her to hospital, and by the time the second one arrived, she had stopped breathing.

Featured Image Credit: Dominic Perrottet/ Facebook

Topics: News, shark attack, Australia

Vivienne Kelly
Vivienne Kelly

Choose your content:

10 mins ago
12 mins ago
an hour ago
  • 10 mins ago

    Health professionals issue major warning over viral Lemon Bottle weight loss injectable

    Influencers have been promoting Lemon Bottle on social media

    News
  • 12 mins ago

    MPs have voted in favour of passing assisted dying in England and Wales

    MPs have backed the bill by 23 votes

    News

    breaking

  • an hour ago

    How much average person in UK has in savings by age as 'exact amount you need in 30s' revealed

    Planning for retirement has never been so stress-inducing

    News
  • an hour ago

    Scientists issue stark warning over AI nuke systems as WW3 fears intensify

    Never mind warring nations, an AI mishap could create a doomsday situation

    News