A woman is fighting for her life after a shark attack at Sydney’s popular Coogee Beach on June 13, prompting a major emergency response and the temporary closure of multiple beaches along the city’s eastern coastline.The incident occurred late Saturday morning while the woman, believed to be in her 30s, was swimming close to shore. According to information reported by news.com.au, witnesses heard screams from the water before lifeguards and nearby beachgoers rushed to assist. Emergency responders, including paramedics, police and a rescue helicopter, were dispatched to the scene.Authorities said the victim was brought ashore by members of the public before emergency crews arrived. Police and paramedics provided urgent medical treatment at the beach after the woman suffered severe injuries to her arm and leg.Due to the seriousness of her condition, a CareFlight rescue helicopter was called in, with nearby Coogee Oval cleared to allow the aircraft to land. The woman was subsequently airlifted to hospital for specialist treatment.Witness accounts cited by news.com.au described significant blood in the water immediately following the attack. Lifeguards reportedly activated shark warning procedures and cleared swimmers from the ocean as emergency efforts unfolded.Following the attack, local authorities closed Coogee Beach and surrounding beaches as a safety measure. Officials urged swimmers, surfers and other beach users to stay out of the water until further notice and follow directions from lifeguards and emergency personnel.Shark policy specialist Dr. Chris Pepin-Neff of the University of Sydney told news.com.au that several factors surrounding the attack make the incident unusual. Based on water temperatures, recent shark sightings and the nature of the injuries reported, he indicated that a great white shark could have been responsible, although authorities have not officially identified the species.Coogee Beach is among several Sydney beaches that are protected by seasonal shark mitigation programs. According to local council information cited by news.com.au, shark nets are generally deployed between September and April. These nets are designed to reduce risk but are not intended to create a complete barrier between swimmers and marine life.In addition to shark nets, New South Wales uses SMART drumline technology, which is designed to detect, capture and relocate sharks away from popular swimming areas.