Sydney Harbour shark attack leaves woman severely injured - BBC News

The woman was bitten on the leg by a suspected bull shark, in a rare incident for inner Sydney.

15 hours agoShareclose panelShare pageCopy linkAbout sharingImage source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Shark attacks in Sydney Harbour are rareBy Tiffanie TurnbullBBC News, SydneyA woman has suffered severe injuries after she was attacked by a shark during a sunset swim in Australia.

Lauren O'Neill, 29, was bitten on the leg near a private wharf in Sydney Harbour on Monday evening.

Locals residents administered first aid after hearing Ms O'Neill call for help. She was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Authorities believe a bull shark is responsible for the attack, based on photographs of the bite marks.

Sydney Harbour is a well-known habitat for the species, but attacks in the area are rare.

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