In brief
A woman was pulled from water after a shark bite at Coogee Beach, suffering severe arm and leg injuries. Police reported emergency services were called Saturday morning and the victim was airlifted to hospital. Beaches in the area were closed as a precaution. The incident follows a series of shark attacks in Australia, including a diver’s fatal bite near Perth. While shark attacks are common around Australian waters, most are non‑fatal, with about 260 recorded deaths since 1791.
A 35‑year‑old woman was severely injured after a shark bite at Coogee Beach, East Sydney, on Saturday morning. Police said emergency services were called within minutes and members of the public pulled her from the water while first aid was administered.
The victim suffered serious arm and leg injuries and was immediately airlifted by helicopter to the nearest hospital. Several surrounding beaches were closed as a precautionary measure.
Eyewitness Nicola Logan recounted seeing a “massive pool of blood” in the water and a “splashing” as a ski paddler attempted to rescue the woman.
Australia has seen a number of shark incidents in recent weeks, including a diver’s fatal shark bite south‑east of Perth last week and a father‑of‑two’s death near the same area in May. Shark attacks are more common around Australian waters than elsewhere, though most incidents are not fatal. Since records began in 1791, almost 1,300 shark attacks have been documented in Australia, with more than 260 resulting in death.
Popular surf and swimming spots across Australia typically employ shark‑deterrent systems and patrols to protect beachgoers. For more details on shark attacks, visit BBC News: Shark attack near Perth.
