Woman critical after city beach shark attack

Bystanders pulled her from the water and commenced first aid before emergency services arrived.

Police rendered first aid to the woman, believed to be aged in her 30s, who had suffered serious arm and leg injuries.

Ambulance paramedics then continued her treatment before police cleared nearby Coogee Oval to facilitate the landing of the Careflight helicopter.

The woman was airlifted to hospital.

Nearby beaches including Coogee, Clovelly and Bronte have been closed.