UPDATE: Fatal shark attack - Mid North Coast

Friday, 28 November 2025 08:12:49 AM

A woman has died and a man remains in hospital following a shark attack on the Mid North Coast yesterday morning.

About 6.30am yesterday (Thursday 27 November 2025), emergency services were called to a beach at Crowdy Bay following reports two people had been bitten by a shark.

A witness assisted the pair prior to the arrival of NSW Ambulance paramedics; however, the woman died at the scene.

While yet to be formally identified, the woman is believed to be aged 25.

The 26-year-old man sustained serious injuries and was airlifted to the John Hunter Hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

It's believed the pair were visiting from Switzerland.

The beach remains closed, and inquiries are continuing by police attached to Manning/Great Lakes Police District.

A report will be prepared for the Coroner.

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