victim of shark attack in Middle Harbour 28/1/63.". }); The shark attacked her while she was standing in murky water only 30 inches deep and 20 feet from the shore in the northern arm of Sugarloaf Bay. On average, 77 shark attacks occur worldwide each year, with the US usually reporting the highest number. Witnesses has recalled the horrifying moment the swimmer was mauled by a great white shark on Wednesday afternoon off Sydney's Little Bay beach. The water was stained with blood and I never thought I would get her away from it. That's a great white shark,' one fisherman can be heard yelling in footage. 'I heard Marcia scream "Oh dear", and then she was dragged into deep water,' her fianc Frederick Knight later said. When the shark attacked, her fiance, who was beside her, fought the shark with his hands and kicked it as it twisted in the blood-stained water, trying to drag its victim into deep water, the article reads. Before she lost consciousness for the last time, Mr Knight asked her if she was in pain. In the 1990s there were 82 recorded shark attacks in Australia, which jumped to 161 in the following decade. As Marcia lost consciousness, Frederick was stunned at how calm she remained. Recently engaged, theyd chosen Middle Harbour as the perfect destination to picnic with friends, planning to reach the pretty harbourside suburb of Castlecrag by lunch time on Monday 28 January, 1963. It has not been confirmed the shark is linked to the attack. He said: "The coast is our community's backyard. 'My husband and my son were just a few steps in front of me and now they are gone forever,' Peter's heartbroken wife told the Daily Telegraph. He MUST seize it, starting with the Budget, writes ANDREW NEIL. }); By the time it arrived an hour later she had stopped breathing. I have seen men die, but I have never seen anyone as brave as Marcia, I think the last words she said to me were, Dont worry about me dear, God will look after me'.". 'Footage clearly shows a body, half a body being taken by a shark,' a police officer told colleagues over a scanner when human remains were found an hour later. When I asked her if it hurt, she told me, 'No I am not in pain', he recalled. endstream endobj startxref Back on shore, dozens of fishermen and beachgoers were still reeling in shock following the fatal incident. if(document.querySelector("#adunit")){ }); Australian actress Marcia Hathaway did not know the horror that awaited as she toasted her engagement with her fiance on the shoreline of a Sydney bay. Nearby boat owners who witnessed the scene used sheets from beds on board to maketourniquets. Sugarloaf Bay: The scene of the fatal shark attack. The shark attacked her while she was standing in murky water only 30 inches deep and 20 feet from the shore in the northern arm of Sugarloaf Bay. The best seat in the house! The comments below have been moderated in advance. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". gads_event = event; Council Roundup: Car seat checks, soft plastic recycling and entries open for Youth Literature Awards. Popular swimming spots such as Malabar, Maroubra, Coogee, Clovelly and La Perouse will also be closed along with Congwong, Little Congwong and Yarra Bay beaches, Frenchmans Bay and Gordons Bay. Ms Hathaway, 32, was standing in the murky water only 30 inches deep and about six metres from the shore in Sugarloaf Bay when she was attacked. They reportedly caught the beast they believed killed the actress and put it on display for the public. Simon Nellist, 35, was swimming at Little Bay when he was fatally attacked by a shark. By now the shark had lunged again to sink its teeth into her thigh. One man described how he was fishing and saw a man wearing a wetsuit swimming across the bay. You should be more scared of getting in your car.' Related news. It's very, very upsetting. A reporter radioed his office and a second ambulance was sent.". SMH NEWS Picture by STUBBS (Facebook: Simon Nellist) Title: 1963.01.28 - Hathaway Author: News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. She was attacked by a shark while paddling in Sugerloaf Bay in Middle Harbour on January 28, 1963. Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). This is a terrible tragedy, the first fatal shark incident in Sydney for decades. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Another shaken witness recalled how the swimmer was dragged under the water by the shark, with the attack lasting just several seconds. The New South Wales state government has spent millions of dollars on technology in an attempt to reduce shark attacks along its coast amid public concern, deploying nets at 51 beaches, as well as drones and shark listening stations that can track great white sharks by satellite and send an alert when one is sighted. I think at one stage I had my foot in its mouth. Suggest . Nearby boat owners who witnessed the scene used sheets from beds on board to maketourniquets. By now the shark had lunged again to sink its teeth into her thigh. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Sovereign allegedly intimidated hosts little girl, Today apologises for Smarter White slur, Disturbing detail in reaction to shark attack. Australia's coastline is more than 16,000 miles long and around 170 of the 400 species of sharks inhabit Australian waters. "Credit:Staff photographer. However, the shark had sunk its jagged teeth deep into her thigh. Simon Nellist shark attack evokes horrifying memories of fatal trio of attacks in 2021, Chilling video shows half-eaten zombie shark hunting despite attack by other sharks, Just moments after Hathaway and Knight entered the shallow waters of Sugarloaf Bay, the glamorous actress thought she had been ambushed by an octopus in just 30 inches of water. Surf Life Saving Duty Officers will be on the scene this morning with two Surf Life Saving Sydney jetskis on the water and two drones in the air to assist police. God will look after me., Stream 25+ global & local news channels with Flash, a dedicated news streaming service. According to Guardian Australia, he said: The community is just shocked by this horrific incident. Shocking footage showed the predator thrashing around in the ocean and dragging its victim underwater as the sea turned red with blood, sparking panic on the shore. Regarded by locals as one of the best kept secrets in Sydney's east, the beach was packed with dozens of swimmers, paddle boaders and rock fishermen at the time. He said: "It was terrible. Australia's coastline is more than 16,000 miles long and around 170 of the 400 species of sharks inhabit Australian waters. It seemed like 10 minutes to me while we struggled, but it could only have been a couple of minutes. Oh no! For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Marcia Hathaway was a promising actress who worked extensively in theatre and on radio, In 1963 she tragically died after being attacked by a bull shark off the coast of Sydney, Local citizens reportedly later caught the bull shark they believed killed the actress, and put it on display, Simon Nellist, a former RAF hero, was named as the latest victim of the shark attack, The Brit was due to marry his girlfriend Jessie Ho before the horror mauling, as a man was dragged underwater and mauled by a shark. 'Footage clearly shows a body, half a body being taken by a shark,' a police officer told colleagues over a scanner when human remains were found an hour later. 'Our fear is really, it's driven by guts. 'Unfortunately this person had suffered catastrophic injuries and there wasn't a lot paramedics could do when we arrived,' NSW Ambulance Inspector Lucky Phrachanh said. victim of shark attack in Middle Harbour 28/1/63.". To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The 32-year-old told her fiance: "I am not in pain. } 'I started to run to her and saw the fin of a shark. Source: News Limited . Another man can be seen in the video fishing off the rock and watching on as the attack played out. "Our thoughts go out to the family involved. The beaches from Clovelly to Botany Bay have been closed and will remain shut on Thursday. AS glamorous actress Marcia Hathaway toasted her engagement with her fiance on the shoreline of a Sydney bay, little did she know the horror that awaited. eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), This week, Sydney reported its first fatal shark attack since Hathaway's death 59 years ago when Simon Nellist was mauled to death by a 4.5-meter shark. The 700-year-old Coronation chair that has been used for the crowning of King Charles has 'jeopardised' the monarchy by meeting European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen, Do we get our 87p back? Inside Sydney's last fatal shark attack 59 years ago - as city is left shocked by death of swimmer in the jaws of a four-metre-long great white, By Peter Vincent for Daily Mail Australia. Miss Marcia Hathaway, a well-known Sydney actress, was fatally mauled by a shark in Middle Harbour, yesterday afternoon. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { The person died after suffering catastrophic injuries, with human remains being found by rescuers at about 6pm. 32-year-old Marcia Hathaway was attacked when at Sydney Harbour beach's Sugarloaf Bay. It was soft and spongy.. Shortly after, Knight and some other friends managed to pull Hathaway free as nearby boat owners tore sheets from their bunks to serve as tourniquets. swimmer was attacked by a 15ft great white. It's believed to be the area's first deadly shark attack since Jan. 28, 1963, when Australian television, radio and stage actor Marcia Hathaway, 32, was mauled while on a boating trip in Sugarloaf . James Delmege and Frederick Knight pulled Marcia onto the sand, as boat owners David Mason and Peter Cowden tore sheets from bunk beds to use as torniquets for their terrified, still conscious friend. It was soft and spongy.. Oh no! Huge splashes can be seen with the water in the area turning red and birds circling above. She'd stopped breathing by the time it arrived (pictured, the first ambulance, with locals trying to push it up a steep hill), Middle Harbour is a regular passageway for many bull sharks but is also considered a safe swimming spot. She said she thought she had been attacked by an octopus. hbbd``b`$ j $@>P l D 76XP2 H(aL`YFw? Photos of her body, which are too graphic to publish, showed her legs shredded as though crushed by industrial machinery in the attack. }); By Peter Vincent For Daily Mail Australia, Published: 14:58 GMT, 16 February 2022 | Updated: 16:01 GMT, 16 February 2022. Shark attack Sydney Harbour 1963. "There were still people in the water. Former political staffer Brittany Higgins has publicly called out a prominent radio host for his claims on her compensation claim. Actress Marcia Hathaway is stretchered into a waiting ambulance after a fatal shark attack in 1963. Local resident James, 27, arrived at the beach shortly before 5.30pm when helicopters were circling above the cliffs, but people were still swimming. A swimmer killed in Australia spent his final moments screaming for help and struggling to fight off a massive 14ft great white shark before being eaten alive as horrified witnesses watched on. hitType: 'event', The tragic death is the first deadly shark attack in Sydney since 1963 when Marcia Hathaway, a well-known local actress, was fatally mauled by a shark in Middle Harbour. Mosman teen charged after sleepless night on Pindari Ave and two arrested on Raglan St. Sydney World Pride: Heres what you need to know ahead of Harbour Bridge closure on March 5. "Little Bay is normally such a calm, beautiful place, enjoyed by families. The latest tragedy comes after the death of a father and son rock fishing at the same site two weeks ago. We are all in shock. Police will liaise with the Department of Primary Industry to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the swimmer. Marcia Hathaway was born on 8 February 1930 in Milsons Point, New South Wales, Australia. eventAction: 'click_adunit' eventAction: 'load' Yesterday's shark attack has shocked Sydney after human remains were found about 4.30pm at Little Bay Beach near Malabar. The state of Florida reported more than half of all attacks in the US in 2021 - with a total of 28. }); January 28, 1963. From 2010 to 2020 there were 220 and in 2021 there were three deadly attacks reported in Australia. In 2020, Florida represented 48 per cent of all US shark attacks. Before she lost consciousness for the last time, Mr Knight asked her if she was in pain. 'F*** man, I heard a scream and the shark was just chomping on his body and the body was in half just off the rocks here. 'DPI will continue to work with NSW Police and SLS NSW to monitor the area and provide any technical advice and resources if required, including deploying SMART drumlines in the area.'. 36 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[]/Index[16 37]/Info 15 0 R/Length 93/Prev 280747/Root 17 0 R/Size 53/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. Dont worry about me, dear. It disappeared. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Police urged beachgoers to follow safety guidance from Surf Life Saving NSW. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. pg.acq.push(function() { Marcia Hathaway was a promising actress who worked extensively in theatre and on radio Credit: erbzine 5 In 1963 she tragically died after being attacked by a bull shark off the coast of Sydney 5 Local citizens reportedly later caught the bull shark they believed killed the actress, and put it on display Peter and his son Mahan, 10, were fishing on a rock face at Little Bay on the last day of the school holidayson January 31 when they were dragged into the water by a freak wave. "We heard a yell and turned around it looked like a car had landed in the water, a big splash then the shark was chomping at the body and there was blood everywhere. We waded into the water until we were knee deep, Frederick Knight would later recall, Marcia wasnt very far from the beach and I had moved in to take off a pair of sandshoes I was wearing. 'There is a long term trend of an increasing number of shark bites in Australia and overseas,' Dr McPhee told The Project. Although about 30 people, including Knight, tried desperately to push the vehicle, the grade was too steep. The man was taking an afternoon swim off Little Bay Beach when his life came to a tragic end in Sydney's first fatal shark attack in 60 years. ***, All Years of Reported Shark Attack Related Incidents, 2023 Shark Attacks and Shark Attack Related Incidents, 2022 Latest Shark Attacks Recent Shark Attacks 2022, 2021 Shark Attacks Recent Shark Attack in 2021, 2020 Shark Attacks and Shark Attack Related Incidents, 2019 Shark Attacks and Shark Attack Related Incidents, 2018 Shark Attacks and Shark Attack Related Incidents 2018, 2017 Shark Attacks Latest Recent Shark Attacks 2017 or Attack, 2016 Shark Attacks Latest Recent Shark Attacks 2016 or Attack, 2015 Shark Attacks Latest Recent Shark Attacks 2015 or Shark Bite, 2014 Shark Attacks Latest Recent Shark Attacks 2014 or Attack, 2013 Shark Attacks Recent Shark Attacks 2013, 2012 Shark Attacks and Related Incidents, 2011 Shark Attack and Related Incidents, 2008 Shark Attacks ~ Shark Attacks 2008, 1990 - 1999 Shark Attacks and Related Incidents, 1980 - 1989 Shark Attacks and Related Incidents, 1970 - 1979 Shark Attack and Related Incidents, 1969 and Earlier Shark Attack Incidents, 1963/01/28 Marcia Hathaway - Australia - ***Fatal***, Re: 1963/01/28 Marcia Hathaway - Australia - ***Fatal***. hitType: 'event', Marcia Hathaway: Tragic star was Sydneys last fatal shark attack victim 59 years ago. The police offered no information about the identity of the swimmer. "Then I heard her scream. "He just went down for a swim, enjoying the day, but that shark took his life.". Despite her local success, the tragic star was - up until now - best known as the last person to be killed by a shark in the Oz city some 59 years ago. }); Panicked fishermen and beachgoers watched on in horror as a man was dragged underwater and mauled by a shark at Sydney's Little Bay Beach. An ambulance met the victim at Mowbray Point, but the dying woman's fate was sealed when the ambulance broke down. eventAction: 'click_ads' . In 2021, the Florida Museum of Natural Historys investigated 137 alleged shark attacks worldwide. When I asked her if it hurt she told me, No I am not in pain, he said. He added that old school methods of shark control such as nets, drum lines, and culls were being replaced with newer methods which are potentially more accurate. 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