The identity of a surfer who died after being mauled by a shark on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, has been revealed as details emerge that he was a loving husband and father to a little girl.

Mercury Psillakis, 57, is believed to have lost both his legs before his body was brought to shore by surfers at Dee Why beach just after 10am on Saturday.

Mr Psillakis, a twin, was an experienced surfer and local to the area.

He was reportedly only in the water for 30 minutes before the attack.

A shark alarm was triggered at the beach, which has a shark net installed.

A witness told Daily Mail they saw a group of people ‘crying in a circle’ just metres from the water. It is understood one of Mr Psillakis’ relatives collapsed into the sand, while another was supported by loved ones.

Police confirm

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