A woman is fighting for life after being mauled by a shark at one of Australia's busiest beaches.
The incident follows a recent spate of fatal attacks nationwide and has prompted calls for stronger shark mitigation strategies across NSW.
Emergency services were called to Coogee Beach in Sydney's eastern suburbs shortly after 11am on Saturday following reports a swimmer had been bitten by a shark.
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 a CareFlight rescue helicopter.
