Shark Attack at Coogee Beach

A terrifying shark attack off Coogee Beach left a 35-year-old woman critically injured after a 3.5-meter shark bit her thigh and arm, exposing bone. Lifeguard Charlie Verco, on a paddleboard, witnessed the assault and heroically pulled her to safety with bystander help. An off-duty doctor applied tourniquets as blood surged in the water. She was airlifted to hospital in critical condition. This grim event adds to a worrying spike in shark attacks across Australia — four fatal incidents this year, including three spearfishers and a 12-year-old boy — as coastal activity and population growth fuel rising risks. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9db5335ebaf381a9