Family and friends are remembering the life of a much-loved Sydney surfer killed in a shark attack. In the aftermath of Mercury Psillakis' death, the Premier has paused on a trial to remove shark nets at three of the state's beaches.
Breakdown
- Local surfer Mercury Salarchus was killed in a shark attack at Dee Why Beach. 12s
- Salarchus warned other surfers about the shark before the attack. 31s
- Authorities believe a three and a half metre great white shark was responsible. 48s
- Beaches at Dee Why and Long Reef have been closed and patrols increased. 1m 8s
- A trial to remove sharknets at three NSW beaches has been paused pending investigation. 1m 22s