A 35-year-old woman has been seriously injured after a shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, prompting emergency response efforts and temporary beach closures, authorities said. Emergency services were called to Coogee Beach in Sydney’s eastern suburbs on Saturday morning following reports that a swimmer had been bitten by a shark. According to New South Wales Police, members of the public quickly pulled the woman from the water and administered first aid before paramedics arrived. The victim suffered serious injuries to her arm and leg and was later airlifted to a nearby hospital for urgent medical treatment. Her current condition has not been officially disclosed. Witnesses described a chaotic scene in the water. Eyewitness Nicola Logan said she noticed a large amount of blood in the ocean before seeing the injured woman struggling in the water. A surf ski paddler reportedly rushed to assist and helped bring her safely back to shore. As a precaution, several nearby beaches were temporarily closed while authorities assessed the situation and monitored shark activity in the area. The incident is the latest in a series of shark-related attacks in Australia. Last week, a diver was killed after being attacked by a suspected 4.5-meter shark off the coast of Western Australia. In a separate incident in May, a father of two also lost his life in a shark attack near Perth. Australia records more shark encounters than many countries due to its extensive coastline and popularity of ocean-based activities such as swimming, surfing, and diving. However, fatal attacks remain relatively rare. According to historical records, nearly 1,300 shark attacks have been reported in Australian waters since 1791, with more than 260 resulting in fatalities. Authorities continue to urge beachgoers to follow safety warnings and remain alert when entering the ocean, particularly in areas where shark activity has been reported. Investigations into the latest attack are ongoing.