Lifeguard reveals moment he saw shark attack victim dragged underwater
An off-duty lifeguard named Charlie Verco witnessed a shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. The lifeguard saw a woman being dragged underwater by the shark, a terrifying incident that occurred yesterday. The attack has led to the closure of Sydney beaches, with authorities taking measures to ensure public safety.
- ▪A woman was attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach in Sydney yesterday.
- ▪The incident was witnessed by off-duty lifeguard Charlie Verco, who saw the victim being dragged underwater.
- ▪Sydney beaches have been closed following the shark attack.
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| Publication time | Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:02:12 +1000 |
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