The family of a Sydney surfer and horticulturalist who died in a shark attack has been hailed as a hero as a premier pauses a shark nets removal...

Northern beaches residents are grieving the death of surfer Mercury “Merc” Psillakis who died after trying to save his mates from a shark.

Northern beaches residents are grieving the death of surfer Mercury “Merc” Psillakis who died after trying to save his mates from a shark.

The identity of a surfer who died after being mauled by a shark at a Sydney beach has been revealed.

The trial to remove shark nets from Sydney beaches has been paused after a fatal attack.

The trial to remove shark nets from Sydney beaches has been paused after a fatal attack.

The trial to remove shark nets from Sydney beaches has been paused after a fatal attack.

Premier Chris Minns wants to delay the trial removal of shark nets from Sydney beaches. It’s a mistake.

Premier Chris Minns wants to delay the trial removal of shark nets from Sydney beaches. It’s a mistake.

The tragic death of 57-year-old Mercury Psillakis has reignited a fierce debate over shark safety and the role of nets along Sydney beaches.