Woman killed, man in 'critical condition', after shark attack off NSW coast

The woman, who is yet to be formally identified, is believed to be in her 20s, authorities say.

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The NSW beach remains closed while authorities work to identify the shark. Source: SBS News

A woman has died following a shark attack on the Mid North Coast in NSW on Thursday morning, following reports that a shark had bitten a woman and a man.

Emergency services were called to a beach at Crowdy Bay around 6.30am, NSW Police said in a statement.

"Witnesses assisted the pair prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, the woman died at the scene," police said.

The woman and man are believed to be in their 20s.

He has "serious injuries" and has been airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital in a "critical condition", according to NSW Police.

Authorities confirmed the beach has been closed.

This is a developing story and this article will be updated.


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By Cameron Carr

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