The fiancée of British shark attack victim Simon Nellist, 35, has broken her silence by posting a heartbreaking selfie of the moment after they got engaged.
Jessie Ho, who Mr Nellist called the "love of his life", has not spoken about her partner since he was killed last Wednesday while swimming close to Little Bay beach in Sydney, Australia.
Mr Nellist, a former RAF veteran, was killed after he was attacked by a suspected great white shark in what is the first fatal incident to happen in Sydney for almost 60 years.
Ms Ho posted an image on Sunday in tribute to her fiancé, which prompted a number of their friends to comment on the post.
The couple was due to be married almost two years ago but the pandemic had caused their bid day to be cancelled until this year.
According to the Mail, one friend of Ms Ho's shared their admiration for the couple.
They wrote: “You guys were the love story that made me believe in long-distance relationships and making each other grow in all the best ways.
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“He'll be missed.”
Mr Nellist is thought to have died after swimming close to the rocks as nearby fisherman watched the incident unfold nearby.
Although it is believed it was a great white that fatally injured Mr Nellist, the beast has not yet been found.
His family released a statement paying tribute to Mr Nellist, describing him as “proud Cornishman” and would “miss him terribly.”
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It read: “Simon had a great passion for nature and the sea, as well as being a very talented photographer.
“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.”
Following the attack, authorities launched numerous drones, jet skies, and a helicopter to scout local waters for any shark activity.
These investigations are reportedly still continuing.
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