Boris and Sofia Gurman bravely tried to stop the first bullet. They died in each others arms.

As the whole country grieves those lost in the terror attack on the Jewish community on Bondi Beach, another story of incredible bravery has come to light.

That of Bondi locals Boris and Sofia Gurman.

On Tuesday, a dashcam video was circulating of a couple bravely attempting to stop one of the gunmen during the early stages of the attack.

It was the Gurmans.

In the video, Boris, wearing a purple shirt, is seen tackling one of the shooters as the man emerges from a car with an ISIS flag draped over its front windscreen.

Boris appears to push the gunman onto the road and wrestle a firearm from his hand. Sofia also rushes into the confrontation.

Another video, taken from a drone afterwards, shows the couple lying motionless together on the footpath.

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The Sydney Morning Herald reports the couple, who'd been married 34 years, were the first victims of the attack — heroes who bravely tried to stop it before the massacre began.

The two gunmen, a 50-year-old man and his 24-year-old son, would go on to kill another 13 people and injure dozens of others.

Sofia, 61, was an Australia Post employee who was "deeply loved by her colleagues and the community" and Boris, a 69-year-old retired mechanic "known for his generosity, quiet strength and willingness to lend a hand to anyone in need", their family told media.

Today would have marked Sofia's 62nd birthday. In January, she and Boris would've celebrated their 35th wedding anniversary.

"Bondi locals, together they lived honest, hard-working lives and treated everyone they met with kindness, warmth and respect,' they said in a statement.

"Boris and Sofia were devoted to their family and to each other. They were the heart of our family, and their absence has left an immeasurable void."

Boris and Sofia confronted one of the gunmen. Image: RedNote.

The family said the couple's final act reflected their selfless nature.

"In recent days, we have become aware of footage showing Boris, with Sofia by his side, courageously attempting to disarm an attacker in an effort to protect others," they said.

"While nothing can lessen the pain of losing Boris and Sofia, we feel an overwhelming sense of pride in their bravery and selflessness.

"This encapsulates who Boris and Sofia were — people who instinctively and selflessly tried to help others.

"We are deeply grateful for the love, compassion and support that has been shown to our family during this unimaginable time. From here, we kindly ask for privacy as we grieve."

The Gurmans were among four everyday heroes who fought back against the gunmen, showing incredible bravery in the face of terror.

Reuven Morrison, 61, threw a brick at one of the gunmen. His daughter said his efforts allowed a woman and her baby to flee to safety, per ABC. It cost him his life.

Ahmed Al Ahmed, a Syrian-born tobacconist store owner, was captured in the same video as Reuven approaching an armed gunman and wrestling the rifle away from him.

He suffered gunshot wounds in the process. Luckily, he survived.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and NSW Premier Chris Minns have visited him in hospital, with Minns praising him as a "real-life hero".

Sunday was meant to be an evening of light and celebration for the Jewish community, who had come together to celebrate Chanukah. Instead, an innocent night of family and love was corrupted by violence.

Boris and Sofia are among the 15 victims of the terror attack. Read their stories here.

Image: AAP.

How to help following the Bondi Beach shooting.

In the aftermath of the Bondi Beach shooting, many people are searching for meaningful ways to help during the incredibly distressing time. If you're able:

You can support victims and their families by donating to verified GoFundMe fundraisers established in response to the attack here.

By giving blood at your nearest Australian Red Cross Lifeblood centre, to help those receiving medical care. Find your nearest donation centre here.

You can also pay your respects and share messages of support via the NSW Government's Online Condolence Book, which offers comfort and solidarity to those affected. You can sign the book here.

Feature image: GoFundMe.