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Or sign-in if you have an account.Some Sydney, Australia beaches are closed after a woman was attacked by a shark. Photo by STEVEN MARKHAM /AFP via Getty ImagesSome of Sydney’s most popular beaches were closed on Saturday after a swimmer was attacked by a shark, leaving her in critical condition, the police said.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Enjoy the latest local, national and international news.Exclusive articles by Conrad Black, Barbara Kay and others. Plus, special edition NP Platformed and First Reading newsletters and virtual events.Unlimited online access to National Post.National Post ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on.Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword.Support local journalism.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one account.Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments.Enjoy additional articles per month.Get email updates from your favourite authors.Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience.Access articles from across Canada with one accountShare your thoughts and join the conversation in the commentsEnjoy additional articles per monthGet email updates from your favourite authorsSign In or Create an AccountorThe woman, believed to be in her 30s, suffered serious arm and leg injuries, police said. She was pulled from the water by beachgoers who administered first aid before emergency services arrived, according to a post on the force’s website.Beaches, including Coogee where the attack occurred, Clovelly, and Bronte — roughly two kilometres from the iconic Bondi — have been closed.Get a dash of perspective along with the trending news of the day in a very readable format.By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc.A welcome email is on its way. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder.The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox.We encountered an issue signing you up. Please try againAustralia has seen an unusual spate of shark attacks this year and at least three deaths. Last month, a 39-year-old man died after he was attacked at a shallow reef in waters off the far north of Queensland state. On May 16, a 38-year-old man was killed by a Great White Shark near Rottnest Island off the Western Australia coast.In January, a 12-year-old boy died after an attack in Sydney waters, prompting the temporary closure of about 30 beaches across the city’s northern suburbs amid a series of shark sightings.Last year, there were five fatal shark attacks countrywide, according to the Australian Shark Incident Database, while the Surf Life Saving Australia reported 357 coastal drowning deaths.The last decade has seen an average of 27 shark incidents a year in which people were injured, 2.7 fatalities from attacks and seven that didn’t result in injuries.Our website is the place for the latest breaking news, exclusive scoops, longreads and provocative commentary. Please bookmark nationalpost.com and sign up for our daily newsletter, Posted, here. Join the Conversation This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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