After the attack, she suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg and was rushed to St Vincent’s Hospital.
According to a statement from the New South Wales Ambulance Service, multiple crews responded to the beach immediately after the incident, which happened around 11am. The woman was transported to the hospital by land, in a semi-conscious state, but she was breathing.
Surf Life Saving NSW (SLSNSW) confirmed she was pulled from the water by members of the public who immediately began providing first aid until emergency services arrived.
The police stated that its members also helped in providing first aid before the arrival of paramedics, after which the arrival of an ambulance helicopter was organized, which was ready for possible evacuation.
Witnesses describe dramatic scenes on the popular beach. One of the swimmers said he first heard a scream, followed by a shark alarm. People soon saw blood in the water and rescue teams in action.
“We saw how the woman was holding the back of the board while they were trying to pull her out. When they brought her to the shore, people were helping her,” said the witness.
According to information from local authorities, the attacker is believed to be a 3 to 4 meter long shark, although the species has not yet been officially confirmed.
Following the incident, authorities closed beaches in Sydney’s east, including the stretch from Bondi to Maroubra, for at least 24 hours.
Surf Life Saving NSW Director Steve Pearce said this was the fourth serious shark attack in Sydney since September 2025.
Rescue services, helicopters and drones were engaged in the search and surveillance of the area, and additional security measures were introduced after the incident.
Coogee Beach, known for its calmer conditions and high attendance, is currently closed while an investigation and surveillance of the area continues.
(Vijesti.ba)
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