A woman in her 30s was critically injured after a shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach on Saturday. Bystanders rescued the swimmer, who sustained severe arm and leg injuries. This incident is part of an unusual surge in shark attacks across Australia this year, prompting beach closures and increased patrols.

Suffering severe injuries to her limbs, the woman was airlifted to hospital for immediate treatment.

A woman in her 30s is being treated by NSW Ambulance after being bitten by a shark at the eastern suburbs beach.

A woman has been attacked by a shark at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach.