Key Points
- A woman was pulled from Coogee beach at 11am after being bitten by a shark.
- Police and paramedics administered first aid on site before the woman was airlifted to hospital for further care.
A woman is fighting for life following a shark attack at one of Australia's busiest beaches.
Emergency services were called to Coogee Beach shortly after 11 am on Saturday, following reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark.
Bystanders pulled her from the water and commenced first aid before emergency services arrived.
Police rendered first aid to the woman, believed to be in her 30s, who had suffered serious arm and leg injuries.
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Ambulance paramedics then continued her treatment before police cleared nearby Coogee Oval to facilitate the landing of a Careflight helicopter.
The woman was airlifted to hospital.
Nearby beaches, including Coogee, Clovelly and Bronte, have been closed.
There have been nine shark attacks reported in Australia since the start of 2026 — with four being fatalities.
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