‘Like a horror movie’: Coogee’s regulars think twice about swimming after shock shark attack (opens original article in a new tab)

A great white shark attack at Coogee beach in Sydney left a local teacher with life-threatening injuries, prompting locals to reconsider their beach activities and leading to temporary drone surveillance for safety.

• Coogee beach in Sydney experienced a shark attack on Saturday, leaving a local teacher with life-threatening injuries.
• Local residents and visitors are rethinking their use of the beach, with some opting for enclosed pools instead of open ocean swimming.
• Drone surveillance was temporarily allowed after the attack, with calls for a permanent exemption to enhance beach safety.