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Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach

A woman in her 30s has been transported to hospital with arm and leg injuries and beaches in Sydney’s east have been closed after the attack

Woman in critical condition after shark attack at Coogee beach

TL;DR

  • A woman in her 30s was critically injured after a shark attack at Coogee beach.
  • She suffered severe arm and leg injuries and was taken to St. Vincent's hospital.
  • Coogee beach and several nearby beaches have been closed following the attack.
  • The shark is believed to be between three and four meters in size.
  • This is the fourth serious shark incident in Sydney since September 2025.