Woman airlifted after shark attack at Sydney beach

Coogee Beach shark attack leaves a woman seriously injured in Sydney See what happened, beach closures, and the latest on Australia’s shark surge

A 30yearold woman was seriously injured in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, on Saturday morning. Police said bystanders pulled her from the water and gave first aid before emergency crews airlifted her to a hospital. Authorities said she suffered injuries to her arm and leg. Coogee Beach and two nearby beaches were closed after the attack. Officials said the incident comes amid a series of recent shark attacks along Australia’s coast.