Woman airlifted to hospital with serious injuries after shark attack at popular Sydney beach
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A 30-year-old woman was taken to a hospital on Saturday after suffering serious injuries in a shark attack at a Sydney beach, in the latest in a series of recent shark incidents off Australia’s coastline.

Emergency crews were sent to Coogee Beach on Saturday morning after reports that a swimmer had been bitten, officials said.

Police said the woman was airlifted to a hospital for medical treatment.

“The woman was pulled from the water by members of the public who commenced first aid,” police said.

Police and emergency responders were seen at the scene following reports of the shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, on June 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

Authorities said the woman sustained serious injuries to her arm and leg.

Coogee Beach and two nearby beaches were closed following the attack.

The incident comes amid a recent series of fatal shark attacks across Australia.

A lifeguard and a NSW Police boat patrol Coogee Beach following a shark attack in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

Last week, officials said a 35-year-old fisherman was killed by a suspected shark measuring nearly 15 feet long off the coast of Western Australia.

The man was spearfishing near Michaelmas Island, a protected sand cay near Albany.

On May 24, 39-year-old Michael Jensz was killed after suffering fatal injuries during a suspected bull shark attack while spearfishing along the Great Barrier Reef.

Lifeguards erect a sign that says “Beach Closed” following a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026 (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

Just days earlier, on May 16, 38-year-old Steve Mattabonni was killed in a suspected great white shark attack near Rottnest Island, a popular tourist destination off Western Australia.

Earlier this year, a 12-year-old also died following a shark attack in Sydney Harbour.

Dozens of beaches along Australia’s east coast were temporarily closed in January after four shark attacks were reported over a two-day period.

Officials said heavy rain had created murky water conditions that may have attracted sharks while reducing visibility.

Police and emergency personnel at the scene after reports of a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026.

Police and emergency personnel at the scene after reports of a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia, June 13, 2026. (REUTERS/Hollie Adams)

Australia averages about 20 shark attacks each year, according to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare.

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