A woman is fighting for her life following a shark attack at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach. The incident prompted a major emergency response and the temporary closure of several beaches. Witnesses heard screams before lifeguards and beachgoers rushed to assist. The victim suffered severe injuries and was airlifted to hospital.

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.