‘There was a lot of blood in the water’: paddeboarder rescues woman after ‘shocking’ Coogee shark attack
A paddleboarder rescued a woman following a severe shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney, Australia. The victim was pulled from the water after being bitten by a large shark, leading to the closure of the beach.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the ongoing risks of human-wildlife interaction in coastal areas and the critical role of bystanders in emergency response.
Coogee beach has closed after the shark attack on Saturday. Photograph: Oliver Hotham/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Coogee beach has closed after the shark attack on Saturday. Photograph: Oliver Hotham/AFP/Getty Images Sydney ‘There was a lot of blood in the water’: paddleboarder rescues woman after ‘shocking’ Coogee shark attack Charlie Verco managed to grab hold of the woman and bring her back to shore after the Sydney shark attack on Saturday
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