A woman was mauled by a shark off a popular Sydney beach and managed to survive by grabbing onto a lifeguard's paddleboard, authorities reported Saturday.
The attack occurred at Coogee Beach, a well-known spot in Sydney's eastern suburbs. Witnesses described a chaotic scene as the woman fought off the shark and clung to the paddleboard for safety.
Lifeguards quickly responded, bringing the woman to shore where she received immediate medical attention. She was transported to a local hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
Beachgoers were evacuated from the water, and the beach was closed for the day as authorities patrolled the area for the shark.
This incident marks the latest in a series of shark encounters along Australia's coastline, prompting renewed calls for increased safety measures and public awareness.
The victim's identity has not been released, but officials confirmed she is in stable condition and recovering.
