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Aaron Bunch, Callum Godde and Jack Gramenz

EXPLAINED: Man s tragic death in rare attack as shark nets debated | Rare Historical Photos

Investigations continue into the shark attack in Sydney which claimed the life of a local surfer. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS)

A surfer fatally mauled in a shark attack has been remembered as a beloved husband, father, brother, mate and the favourite son of a local boardriders' club.

The death of Mercury Psillakis a day before Father's Day has prompted the state government to pause plans to remove shark nets from some beaches until a report into Saturday's attack is complete.

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