US EditionWoman killed and man injured in shark attack at Australian beach
A bull shark attack at a remote NSW beach killed a woman and critically injured a man; bystander first aid likely prevented a second fatality, authorities said.
- On November 27, a shark attacked two people at Crowdy Bay National Park, killing a woman and seriously injuring a man, both believed to be in their 20s.
- At the scene, officials said the location is remote and unpatrolled near Kylies Beach campground, and authorities are working with the Department of Primary Industries to identify the shark species.
- Paramedics treated the injured man and he was airlifted to John Hunter Hospital, while Surf Life Saving NSW UAVs, SLS assets, and the Westpac Lifesaver Rescue Helicopter provided surveillance and support.
- Authorities moved quickly to close Kylies Beach and surrounding beaches for at least 24 hours while Department of Primary Industries teams deploy drumlines and prepare a report for the coroner.
- Nationally, authorities say this is the fifth fatal attack this year, with Australian national statistics on shark incidents showing 56 deaths in 25 years to 2025 versus 27 previously.
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A tourist in her early 20s died after a shark attack in Australia on Thursday, police said.
Tourist dies after being bitten by shark in Australia
By Jack Guy, CNN (CNN) — A tourist believed to be in her 20s has died after being bitten by a shark in Australia on Thursday, according to police. A man, also believed to be in his 20s, suffered serious injuries in the attack at Crowdy Bay, eastern Australia, and was airlifted to hospital in a critical condition, said New South Wales police in a statement. Emergency services were called around 6:30 a.m. local time (2:30 p.m. Wednesday ET) follow…
A shark kills a woman and seriously wounds another swimmer at an Australian beach
Authorities say a shark killed a woman and seriously wounded another swimmer at an Australian national park. The attack occurred early Thursday at Crowdy Bay National Park, which is known for camping, fishing and hiking over 200 miles north of…
A deadly shark attack in Crowdy Bay National Park kills a man and a seriously injured.
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