Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach

A woman is in critical condition following a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach on Saturday morning. The woman, believed to be in her 30s, sustained serious injuries to her arm and leg.

Paramedics treated the woman on the beach after the attack, which occurred shortly after 11 a.m. Bystanders reportedly pulled her from the water and began first aid before emergency services arrived. NSW Ambulance confirmed multiple crews attended the scene.

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The woman suffered arm and leg injuries and had been taken by road to St Vincent’s hospital.

Following the incident, police cleared nearby Coogee Oval to allow a helicopter to land for a potential airlift. Coogee Beach and adjacent beaches, including Clovelly and Bronte, have been closed to the public. Surf lifesavers also cleared the water at Tamarama Beach, further north, citing the Coogee incident as the reason for the closure.

Coogee Beach is a popular spot for locals and tourists, known for its relatively gentle surf. The attack has led to a significant response from emergency services and a closure of the popular swimming area.

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Police rendered first aid to the woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, who has suffered serious arm and leg injuries, before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended.