Beachgoers Save Woman from Shark Attack Near Sydney

A woman in critical condition after a shark attack was rescued by bystanders who provided life-saving first aid.

A woman in her 50s was attacked by a shark at Gunyah Beach, south of Sydney, sustaining severe leg injuries.
Bystanders heard her screams and risked their own safety to pull her from the water and provide first aid until emergency services arrived.
The victim was airlifted to a hospital in critical condition after losing significant blood from her injuries.
Rescuers used towels to stem the bleeding, with emergency responders praising their actions as 'remarkable.'
Local reports suggest bull sharks, known for their danger to humans, have recently been spotted in the area, though the shark species involved remains unidentified.