Hundreds of surfers honour shark attack victim Mercury Psillakis with paddle out

Hundreds of surfers honour shark attack victim Mercury Psillakis with paddle out

Hundreds of surfers gathered at Long Reef Beach on Sydney’s Northern Beaches to honour Mercury Psillakis, who was killed in a shark attack earlier this month. Three weeks after the 57-year-old’s death, his twin brother Mike Psillakis led a traditional paddle out, with surfers forming a large circle in the water while holding hands and splashing in tribute. Hundreds more lined the shore to pay their respects. Before the ceremony, Mike ran along t…