'Wonderful human being': Family of Simon Nellist pay tribute after tragedy

The household of Sydney shark assault sufferer Simon Nellist has remembered the 35-year-old as a "great human being" and a "cherished son".

Releasing an announcement following Mr Nellist's dying, the household mentioned he will probably be "terribly missed", based on the BBC.

"Simon was a mild, form and great human being. He was a cherished fiancée, son, brother, uncle and buddy," the assertion mentioned.

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Simon Nellist was killed in a shark assault on the north finish of Little Bay seashore in Sydney's east.(Provided)

"Simon was humorous, compassionate and at all times had time for folks. He had a uncommon present of immediately having the ability to join with others, gaining their belief and respect."

The household mentioned Mr Nellist "had a terrific ardour for nature and the ocean, in addition to being a really proficient photographer."

They added that they had been "very pleased with him" and would "miss him terribly".

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Mr Nellist was swimming at a normally calm Sydney seashore yesterday when he was fatally attacked by a shark.(Provided)

Mr Nellist was swimming at Little Bay within the metropolis's east on Wednesday afternoon when he was attacked by the shark, confirmed to be a terrific white by the Division of Main Industries (DPI).

Human stays had been discovered on Wednesday about 4.30pm and witnesses had been left reeling after the confronting incident.

Mr Nellist's household are based mostly within the UK and he leaves behind a associate in Sydney.