Woman in life-threatening condition after shark attack at Sydney beach

A woman is in critical condition after a shark attacked her while swimming at Sydney's Coogee Beach. Bystanders rushed to her aid, pulling her from the water and administering first aid. She sustained severe injuries to her arms and legs and was transported to a hospital by helicopter.

Authorities closed Coogee Beach and nearby areas following the incident. The attack occurred close to the shore, according to reports. A journalist present at the beach described hearing a "shocking scream" just before a shark alarm sounded, with many people in the water at the time.

This incident follows several fatal shark attacks in Australia in recent months. In early June, a 35-year-old man died after an attack near Albany. In May, a 38-year-old man was bitten by a shark near Rottnest Island, and another diver died after an attack at the Great Barrier Reef.

Official data from 2025 indicates an average of 20 shark incidents involving injuries occur annually in Australia over the past decade, resulting in an average of 2.8 fatalities per year. Tiger sharks, bull sharks, and great white sharks are considered the most dangerous species in the region. The specific type of shark involved in the Sydney attack remains unconfirmed.

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Many people were swimming in the water when we suddenly heard a really shocking scream on the beach.