Woman In Her 30s in Critical Condition After Shark Attack at Coogee Beach
A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark while swimming at Coogee Beach on Sydney’s eastern suburbs coastline this morning.
Emergency services were called to the beach just before 11.15am today (13 June) following reports a swimmer had been attacked in the water.
According to NSW Police, members of the public managed to drag the woman from the ocean and immediately began providing first aid before emergency services were able to arrive.
The woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, hs suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg.
“A woman is in a critical condition after being bitten by a shark at Sydney’s Eastern Beaches today,” reads a statement given by NSW Police. “The woman was pulled from the water by members of the public who commenced first aid before the arrival of emergency services.
“Police rendered first aid to the woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, who has suffered serious arm and leg injuries, before NSW Ambulance paramedics attended.”
NSW Ambulance established a command post on the beach as multiple emergency crews responded to the incident.
Police cleared nearby Coogee Oval to allow a CareFlight helicopter to land, and the woman was transported to St Vincent’s Hospital for urgent treatment.
Witnesses told The Australian they saw a large amount of blood in the water after the attack, which reportedly occurred close to shore near the flagged swimming area. Meanwhile, The Guardian reported that surf lifesavers at other eastern suburbs beaches cleared swimmers from the water as a precaution following the incident.
Following the attack, authorities closed Coogee Beach along with nearby Clovelly and Bronte beaches as a precaution. Surf lifesavers at other eastern suburbs beaches also cleared swimmers from the water while assessments were carried out.
Authorities have described her condition as critical.
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A SLSNSW spokesperson told the Guardian the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter, as well as council lifeguards and off-duty lifesavers, were among the responding services, with the chopper conducting surveillance of the area.
Chief executive Steve Pearce said it was the fourth serious shark incident in Sydney since September 2025.
“We are sending our best wishes to the woman involved and her family at this time, after another terrible shark incident on our coastline,” he said.
Police remain at the scene as investigations continue, and are urging anyone with information to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.
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