'Someone just got eaten by a shark. We had been in the water for about five minutes and I was about 12 to 15 feet (3.6m to 4.m) away from Marcia with my back to her. But as fate would have it, the ambulance broke down. Marcia Hathaway: Tragic star was Sydneys last fatal shark attack victim 59 years ago. Turning toward his fiance, Frederick Knight then watched the unthinkable happen. 36 0 obj
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At first Ms Hathaway, who was quietly paddling in thigh deep water, said she thought an octopus had gripped her right calf, according to the Mosman Collective. Marcia Hathaway clings to life after a fatal shark attack. Marcia Hathaway was a promising actress who worked extensively in theatre and on radio Credit: . The water was stained with blood and I never thought I would get her away from it. In 2020, Australia reported 22 unprovoked shark attacks which made up 38 per cent of the worldwide total. . By the time another ambulance arrived at the scene, Hathaway had stopped breathing. An ambulance met the victim at Mowbray Point, but the dying woman's fate was sealed when the ambulance broke down. But she will be forever remembered for her final role, as the last person killed by a shark in Sydney Harbour. I think at one stage I had my foot in its mouth. Contribute to this page. "But she knew a short time after that she was dying.". God will look after me.. hitType: 'event', Miss Marcia Hathaway, a well-known Sydney actress, was fatally mauled by a shark in Middle Harbour, yesterday afternoon. The MP for the state electorate of Maroubra, Michael Daley, went to the scene on Wednesday evening. "There were still people in the water. First published in the Sydney Morning Herald on January 29, 1963Shark kills actress in shallow cove: fight by fiance. He told the Guardian Australia: "Everyone was looking around, trying to work out what was going on. New South Wales Police said in a statement:'An investigation into the swimmer's death is ongoing, and Little Bay Beach is closed as officers continue to search the area.'. Council Roundup: Car seat checks, soft plastic recycling and entries open for Youth Literature Awards. The shark wouldn't stop. Marcia Hathaway had been attacked by a bull shark, in just 30 inches (76cm) of water. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. }); That's a great white shark. Police will liaise with the Department of Primary Industries (DPI) to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the swimmer today. eventAction: 'click_adunit' Incensed by Marcia's death, locals returned to the scene and tossed bait in the water in a bid to snare her killer. AT FIRST she thought it was an octopus bite, perhaps because the prospect of a shark attack in Sydney Harbour seemed fanciful by comparison. I think at one stage I had my foot in its mouth. By the time it arrived an hour later she had stopped breathing. 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. Cool drinks and a light lunch on Valeetas afterdeck then led to a playful conversation, Marcias cousin would later reveal, followed by a spur-of-the-moment decision that would ultimately claim her life. You should be more scared of getting in your car.' eventCategory: event.slot.getSlotElementId(), Someone just got eaten by a shark, the man recording the video can be heard yelling, adding it was a big great white. One such method is to deploy drones which scan the water and send images to an artificial intelligence computer which can accurately spot sharks. A reporter radioed his office and a second ambulance was sent.". The search for the shark was later called off for the night, and is due to resume at first light on Thursday. 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. I keep vomiting. 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. '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. EXCLUSIVE - Revealed: Carol Kirkwood's secret toyboy fianc - 13 years her junior - is a divorced police 'Digital antidepressants' to be rolled out on the NHS as health bosses give eight apps and web-based therapy BBC journalists vote 'overwhelmingly' to stage series of strikes in move that could sabotage corporation's 'This is the most ridiculous thing I've seen!' "I heard Marcia scream 'Oh dear', and then she was dragged into deep water," Frederick Knight told reporters on the scene. ', A swimmer has died after a fatal shark attack at Little Bay Beach (scene pictured) on Wednesday afternoon, Shocked witnesses (pictured speaking to police) heard the swimmer's screams in the water, Kris Linto (pictured) was fishing at the time when he witnessed the horrifying shark attack. We had been in the water for about five minutes and I was about 12 to 15 feet away from Marcia with my back to her," Knight later recalled, as quoted by Mosman Collective. The 32-year-old told her fiance: "I am not in pain. Many locals have vowed to avoid the water for a while in the wake of the tragedy. Martha Hathaway. Over a dozen men tried to push the vehicle up a steep hill but in the end they had to wait for a second ambulance. ''I am not in pain,'' she told her fiance. No fatalities had been recorded so far in 2022. "It came back and swallowed parts of his body and that was it.". With striking red hair and blue eyes, Marcia was careful to protect her fair complexion from Sydneys 30-degree day, donning a sun hat and sleeves as the boat anchored at Sugarloaf Bay. I am shaking. The shaken man said the attack lasted for several seconds. She was an actress, known for Shadow of the Boomerang (1960) and Harlequinade (1961). }); Oh man! There were 12 recorded shark attacks in Australia in 2021 and figures show three of these proved fatal. Just after 10am, boat co-owners David Mason and Peter Cowden, motored past Chowder Bay and headed towards The Spit with passengers James Delmege, Alan Simpson, Sandra Hayden, Frederick, and Marcia. }); They reportedly caught the beast they believed killed the actress and put it on display for the public. Nationwide News Pty Ltd 2023. Don't worry about me, dear. The actress was hauled aboard another boat as she bled out, before being transferred to an ambulance that met her and Knight at Mowbray Point. '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. Marcia Hathaway, a glamorous local radio and theatre actor, died after being savaged by a bull shark in less a metre of water close to shore at Sugarloaf Bay, in Middle Harbour (pictured Ms Hathaway in a publicity shot), Ms Hathaway was dragged into deep water at Middle Harbour by the bull shark, which locals believe they later caught and put on display (pictured, the suspected killer shark with shocked locals). From the Archives, 1963: Fatal shark attack in Sydney Harbour kills actress Marcia Hathaway. The coast is our life around here.". An Aboriginal activist has received an apology after Today ran a fake story about changing the name of Smarter White milk. There were 12 recorded shark attacks in Australia in 2021 and figures show three of these proved fatal. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Miss Hathaway died 20 minutes later from her terrible injuries and shock. God will look after me" seconds before she died, as her friends attempted to rush her to hospital. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Frederick watched on in horror as she was then dragged under the water by a bull shark as he bravely tried to wrestle the beast - even straddling its back at one point as he fought to free Marcia. "Our thoughts go out to the family involved. (Facebook: Simon Nellist) Little Bay Beach is regarded as one of Sydney's undiscovered jewels and a 'secret' beach popular with locals. ", Jetstar cancels Perth flights over border uncertainty. }); "We had been swimming about in shallow water and I remember telling Marcia not to go out too far," he said. That's insane. [3] She died after being attacked by a Bull shark in shallow water at Sugarloaf Bay, Middle Harbour, Sydney, on January 28, 1963. 'Our fear is really, it's driven by guts. '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.'. View our online Press Pack. 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. Professor Callum Brown from Macquarie University said despite the increase in shark attacks they are still exceptionally rare. She said she thought she had been attacked by an octopus. . And a fisherman can be heard shouting: "Someone just got eaten by a shark. The best entrants of the Sony World Photography Awards, Olivia Newton-John's friend opens up on roughest day, Tourists see pod of orca trap and kill whale off WA coast. 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. The tragedy unfolded at Buchan Point, a popular spot for rock fishing and spearfishing between Little Bay and Malabar beaches. A TERRIFIED swimmer spent his final moments screaming out for help as he battled a huge shark before half a body was found in the bloodied water. Australia's coastline is more than 16,000 miles long and around 170 of the 400 species of sharks inhabit Australian waters. When I asked her if it hurt, she told me, 'No I am not in pain', he recalled. },false) let gads_event; The police offered no information about the identity of the swimmer. Image: Sydney Morning Herald. The well-known Sydney actress was fatally mauled by a bull shark in Middle Harbour on January 28, 1963, after jumping off a boat on the clear 30C day, 59 years ago. by alb Sun Jan 27, 2013 11:54 pm, Post Actress Marcia Hathaway, who was 32 at the time, . Rescue crews on jet skis and boats frantically hunted for the swimmer before human remains were found in the water and, according to reports, parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. 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. With emergency crews finally dispatched, Frederick returned to the boat to comfort his fiance, as it made its way to the meeting point at Mowbray Point. The 32-year-old Hathaway was soaking up the sun on a boat with her partner Frederick Knight and some other pals in Middle Harbour on January 28, 1963, when her friends dared her to prove she could swim. It's the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963 when actress Marcia Hathaway, 32, was mauled while on a boating trip in Sugarloaf Bay in Middle Harbour. 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. It was soft and spongy.. It has not been confirmed the shark is linked to the attack. Little did they know the playful bet would prove fatal. Emergency services were called to Buchan Point in Sydneys east at around 4.30pm on Wednesday following reports a shark had attacked a swimmer in the water. [1] [2] Hathaway worked extensively in theatre and on Sydney radio. Business; Companies; Marcia Hathaway killed by a shark at Middle Harbour, Sydney in 1963. By the time a second ambulance arrived, Marcia Hathaway had stopped breathing. I think at one stage I had my foot in its mouth. Police and ambulance services said the shark caused "catastrophic injuries". }); 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. According to Guardian Australia, he said: The community is just shocked by this horrific incident. "I just saw a four to five metre great white explode on the surface right here on a swimmer and it was like a car landing in the water. The beaches from Clovelly to Botany Bay have been closed and will remain shut on Thursday. The shark. He just went down for a swim, enjoying the day, but that shark took his life.'. The scenes were just as confronting for emergency service workers and lifeguards who were deployed in boats, rescue helicopters and on jet skis during a frantic search for the swimmer. It was the first fatal shark attack in Sydney since 1963, when actress Marcia Hathaway died from bite wounds while standing in Middle Harbour. It seemed to have grabbed her on the calf of her right leg. The fatal shark attack at Little Bay on Wednesday ends a lucky run for Sydneysiders in the water stretching back to 1963, the last time a local died from a shark bite. The person died after suffering catastrophic injuries, with human remains being found by rescuers at about 6pm. Yesterday's shark attack has shocked Sydney after human remains were found about 4.30pm at Little Bay Beach near Malabar. Miss Hathaway's fiance and two other friends were treated at the Mater Misericordia Hospital for shock. Oh no! } Luxury sub-penthouse with sweeping Sydney Harbour views is one of Australias best prestige homes. Many Sydneysiders had hoped to spend a day in the ocean with temperatures to reach a balmy 87.8F (31C). The man told ABC: "He was yelling at first,and then when he went down there were so many splashes. Witnesses has recalled the horrifying moment the swimmer was mauled by a great white shark, Emergency services launched a search for the swimmer and found human remains shortly afterwards, Shark attacks can occur at any time of year in Australia but are more common during the summer months from November to April when millions of people flock to the beaches during the warmer weather (file picture). In black and white photographs from the days that followed, a large crowd could be seen gathered around a vehicle which carried a bull shark on its roof racks. 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 Actress Marcia Hathaway is stretchered into a waiting ambulance after a fatal shark attack in 1963. Four ambulance road crews and a rescue helicopter with a critical care doctor and a critical care paramedic on board attended the scene. In the 1990s there were 82 recorded shark attacks in Australia, which jumped to 161 in the following decade. Marcia Hathaway, an actress, who was dragged into deep water by a bull shark Ms Hathaway was freed from the shark but died after waiting for an ambulance Nearly six decades later, and. An indelible childhood memory is my Dad hanging up the phone after a short . 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. An actress dragged into the water by a shark in 1963 sparked mass hysteria in Sydney. It's understood the victim was a local who knew the beach well and often swam out towards the headland. Source: News Limited . A distressing video of the violent ambush showed the shark thrashing around in the bloodied water just metres from the rocks. I understand that fatal attack are rare. 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. Randwick Mayor DylanParker said the community was in shock. When Australian surfer Mick Fanning hit the news after surviving an attack by a Great White Shark during a surfing competition in South Africa, the incident reminded the Museum's USA Programs Manager Richard Wood of a family tragedy involving a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.. Marcia's been taken by a shark. Shocking footage shows the predator thrashing around in the ocean and dragging its victim underwater as the sea turned red with blood, sparking panic on shore. It felt soft and spongy. When they climbed abord cabin cruiser Valeeta on the last morning of the Australia Day long weekend, Frederick Knight and Marcia Hathaway were in high spirits. The police have offered no information about the identity of the swimmer, although it's understood the victim was a local who knew the beach well. Thebank that won't pass on rate rises unless you ring and ask:Just one of the ruses greedy lenders use to Meghan Markle was 'hugely disappointed' by life in the royal family and as a 'global superstar' she 'hated Twitter is DOWN: App crashes for thousands of frustrated users around the world. Bond's University researcher Dr Daryl McPhee said the rise in attacks worldwide was down to a number of factors including more people being on the water doing activities, in more remote locations, and also warmer oceans are forcing shark and their food supply to different areas. When I reached Marcia, it struck again and seized her on the thigh. The first ambulance that arrived to take Ms Hathaway to hospital at Mowbray broke down and, dying, she had to wait for another. Our thoughts are with the mans family and friends, said SLSNSW President George Shales. Another man can be seen in the video fishing off the rock and watching on as the attack played out. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 'I keep vomiting. "Credit:Staff photographer. 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. Rescue crews on jet skis and boats frantically hunted for the swimmer before human remains were found in the water and, according to reports, parts of a wetsuit were also recovered. The comments below have been moderated in advance. Bleeding heavily she was put on another boat, accompanied by Mr Knight. It seemed like 10 minutes to me while we struggled, but it could only have been a couple of minutes. Were sorry, this feature is currently unavailable. The latest tragedy comes after the death of a father and son rock fishing at the same site two weeks ago. Huge splashes can be seen with the water in the area turning red and birds circling above. January 28, 1963. There are also personal deterrents which work by emitting an electrical pulse but these have the be used within metres from a shark to be effective. Try 14 days free >. window.googletag.cmd.push(function() { On average, 77 shark attacks occur worldwide each year, with the US usually reporting the highest number. An ambulance arrived, but because of the steep hill leading up to the water's edge and the slippery surface, the clutch of the ambulance burnt out, which led to about 30 people desperately trying to push the vehicle up the hill. Nearby boat owners who witnessed the scene used sheets from beds on board to maketourniquets. "To lose someone to a shark like this is chilling. 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'The coast is our community's backyard. "Then I heard her scream. ga('ads.send', { Theswimmer spent his final moments screaming for help and struggling to fight off a massive four-and-a-half metre long great white shark before being eaten alive as horrified witnesses watched on. The suspected killer shark was displayed for all to see. "I went to her and tried to drag her from the shark. hitType: 'event', Like a scene from a horror movie, she slipped over the edge and soon after into the jaws of a bull shark, the species considered the biggest threat to humans because of how far up river systems it swims. In fact, this was the first fatal shark attack at a Sydney beach since 1963, the ABC reports. 'I heard Marcia scream "Oh dear", and then she was dragged into deep water,' her fianc Frederick Knight later said. Marcia Hathaway's young, bright life was stolen away by a bull shark on January 28, 1963, in an attack that stunned Sydney. eventAction: 'click_ads' 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. The swimmer's injuries were so catastrophic there was nothing paramedics could do to save him. In 2020, Florida represented 48 per cent of all US shark attacks. (6h!Kb-ibBHFT "A xNP(Ag@>He@%CWW %>ax,M*C90pONj-FYKPFnSnP|g['bbTh,u}y(Fh)Aih8. That victim was Marcia Hathaway, a glamorous local radio and theatre actor, who died after being savaged by a bull shark in less a metre of water close to shore at Sugarloaf Bay, in Middle Harbour. 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. The US made up most of the attacks, reporting 47, one of which provedfatal when a surfer was killed - possibly by a great white - on Christmas Eve off the central coast of California, authorities said. I heard Marcia scream Oh dear, and then she was dragged into deep water, Frederick Knight told reporters on the scene. January 28, 2013 12.00am The department has also advised a bull shark was detected 15km further north near Bondi an hour after the attack. "I went to her and tried to drag her from the shark. Her fiance, Frederick Knight, fought the shark with his hands and feet, wrestling with it as it tried to drag Ms Hathaway into the water. She had stopped breathing by the time a second ambulance arrived. MEAWW brings you the best content from its global team of The water became stained a deep red with her blood as Mr Knight and another friendJames Delmege pulled her free and laid her on the beach. he said. The shark almost tore off her right leg.. reporters on a platform technologically tailored to meet the needs of the modern reader. Nearby boat owners who witnessed the scene used sheets from beds on board to maketourniquets. Oh man! It was soft and spongy.. He sprang into action and bravely tried to wrestle the monster, even straddling its back at one point in his efforts to free Hathaway. The state of Florida reported more than half of all attacks in the US in 2021 - with a total of 28. As panic-stricken swimmers raced from the water to find help, James Delmege sprinted towards Frederick, now in a tug-of-war with the blood-thirsty predator. Miss Hathaway died 20 minutes later from her terrible injuries and shock. Shark attacks can occur at any time of year in Australia but are more common during the summer months from November to April when millions of people flock to the beaches during the warmer weather. On 1/28/1963, while vacationing with her fiance Frederick Knight and a few other friends on Sugarloaf Bay, she was attacked by a shark and died hours later from severe injuries. The tragedy has rocked the local community as Randwick Council closed all 11 beaches for at least 24 hours, including Little Bay. More snow and ice could batter Britain next week: Met Office warns Arctic blast from Greenland could send Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? Mr Nellist, a certified diving instructor, was attacked just after 4:30pm on Wednesday. 'Sharks are part of the marine environment and if we could track where every shark was you would find there would be a large shark on most popular beaches most days of the year.'. The first ambulance that arrived to take Ms Hathaway to hospital at Mowbray broke down and, dying, she had to wait for another. It was soft and spongy.. It disappeared. Frederick Knight would later say that his wife-to-be was calm in the moments before her death. eventAction: 'render' Sovereign allegedly intimidated hosts little girl, Today apologises for Smarter White slur, Disturbing detail in reaction to shark attack. She was attacked by a bull. She was attacked by a bull shark in just 30 inches (76cm) of water as her fianc and friends watched on in horror. window.googletag.pubads().addEventListener('slotRenderEnded', function(event) { To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. She died on 28 January 1963 in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Local resident James, 27, arrived at the beach shortly before 5.30pm when helicopters were circling above the cliffs, but people were still swimming. Little Bay is normally such a calm, beautiful place enjoyed by families,' Randwick mayor Dylan Parker said. Of these, eight were fatal and made up half of all fatal shark attacks worldwide in 2020. 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