On Monday evening around 8pm, a shark attack occurred at a private jetty in Elizabeth Bay, Sydney Harbour, resulting in serious injuries to 29-year-old Lauren O'Neill. The victim, a keen Sydney kayaker, was swimming when she was mauled by what is believed to be a bull shark, suffering significant injuries to her leg and major blood loss. Witnesses described the rescue as 'surreal' and praised the quick actions of a nearby vet who provided first aid. O'Neill was rushed to St Vincent's Hospital and underwent emergency surgery, which successfully saved her leg. She has expressed gratitude to her rescuers and remains in a stable condition. The attack, which is the first in Sydney Harbour in 15 years, has prompted warnings from experts about the increased presence of bull sharks in the harbour, likely due to warmer sea temperatures and clearer conditions.
Sydney Harbour shark attack victim thanks 'heroic' neighbours who rushed to her aid https://t.co/bMcLmIlrax
⚠️ WOMAN ATTACKED BY SHARK IN SYDNEY HARBOUR THANKS 'HEROIC' NEIGHBOURS (Reuters) An Australian woman bitten by a shark while swimming near the iconic Sydney Opera House has thanked her "heroic" neighbours for their help in a statement issued from her hospital bed on…
The young woman mauled by a bull shark at Elizabeth Bay has thanked the neighbours and paramedics who saved her life. READ: https://t.co/0N57ZNVCe8 @DamoNews #9News https://t.co/RNcJTFnwti
A woman who was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour has had her leg saved after undergoing extensive surgery. https://t.co/uZA357jLFi
A woman who was mauled by a shark steps away from her home has broken her silence. https://t.co/iSG5fflKUt
Residents in Sydney, Australia, have been warned to stay out of the water after a shark mauled a woman in Sydney Harbour and left her leg “trailing behind her.” https://t.co/s15dVgsgDl
Sydney Harbour shark attack victim Lauren O'Neill thanks 'heroic' neighbours https://t.co/h72xU0V8p5
A woman who was bitten by a bull shark at a private wharf in Sydney Harbour has shared a statement from her hospital bed. ⬇️ #9News https://t.co/g5lFov20QK
Are shark attacks on the rise and how can swimmers stay safe in Sydney? https://t.co/8CpklWV7SN
#7NEWS: The Shark Zone: Where sharks have been tagged in the Sydney Harbour, and where those sharks have travelled https://t.co/fKMpj1viST
The victim of a harrowing shark attack in Sydney Harbour has spoken out from her hospital bed after almost losing her leg in the ordeal. https://t.co/zoxAgjbdjE
Lauren O’Neill – the woman bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour – has spoken out about the terrifying attack. Read her full statement: https://t.co/Ou8kxbxEn4 https://t.co/VresD5u2gE
Shark researchers say there are likely more bull sharks in Sydney Harbour at the moment due to warmer water temperatures as a woman recovers after being bitten on Monday night. https://t.co/TDICN4oENj
There has been a positive update on Sydney Harbour shark attack victim Lauren O'Neill, with doctors managing to save her leg during surgery overnight. https://t.co/c2ZyWQcMRR
Sky News host Caleb Bond says telling Sydneysiders not to swim is “like telling people not to drive to work” as experts warn of a shark “buffet” in the Harbour. https://t.co/1ENW3Gio6Y
Extra prevention measures protecting swimmers from sharks will not be installed around Sydney Harbour. DETAILS: https://t.co/LITJtCixLg https://t.co/OQx5oto55Q
Hospital staff in Sydney have managed to save the leg of a shark attack victim. https://t.co/WSh8bILeSf
Sydney Harbour shark attack victim Lauren O’Neill came close to losing her entire leg before doctors performed a marathon surgery through the night to save her limb. FULL STORY: https://t.co/3T4TALxIzl https://t.co/7GIJcxzDTb
A woman suffered serious leg injuries after being attacked Monday by a suspected bull shark in Sydney Harbor, local authorities said. https://t.co/8ZnpB7R9zO
Woman seriously injured after shark attack in Sydney, Australia https://t.co/Jgn07PIPiq https://t.co/iKGQUtlAUA
Woman mauled by shark while swimming near Sydney Opera House in rare attack https://t.co/5Dm6YCXPbQ
Shark attack in Sydney Harbour: woman injured in first incident in 15 years https://t.co/YSHsh8ODOK https://t.co/L6mV1j3cZY
A woman was seriously injured in a shark attack in Sydney Harbor, authorities say. https://t.co/VMEsOANQ44
A woman was hospitalized with serious leg injuries after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbor in Australia on Monday evening. https://t.co/6uoERJT7A6
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A woman suffered serious injury to her leg during a suspected bull shark attack in Sydney Harbour. A passer-by applied tourniquets to stem the bleeding before paramedics arrived -which may have saved the victim's life, the New South Wales premier said 👇🦈 https://t.co/XP171qSj9C
Woman seriously injured after shark attack in Sydney Harbor https://t.co/MmaMSVxiJu
Bull sharks love Sydney Harbour and up to 18 a day are detected in a typical summer, but here’s why swimmers need to be more careful than ever. https://t.co/QwZKAQ93Ym
Sydney Harbor shark attack leaves woman with serious leg injury https://t.co/xVIcxA5n2b
A woman bitten by a shark in Sydney Harbour was likely saved by a local vet who used bandages bought earlier that day to stop the bleeding, witnesses have said Read more: https://t.co/NVDjPei4r3
A marine specialist has shared a raft of tips on how to avoid being bitten by bull sharks in the wake of Monday's attack on a swimmer, explaining the species is drawn to the waters of Sydney Harbour which are staying warmer for longer. https://t.co/ulizuL3jm3
Sydney Harbour shark attack: Harrowing details emerge about how Elizabeth Bay swimmer was mauled - and the act that saved her: 'Leg trailing behind her' https://t.co/pRbrQTKI5n https://t.co/zHr0RpZnzn
A woman is recovering from emergency surgery tonight after being mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour. Locals raced to help, including a quick thinking vet whose actions likely saved the swimmer's life. https://t.co/w02uUbjtB7 #7NEWS https://t.co/vYayL4a2EK
NEW: Shark mauls woman in rare Sydney Harbour attack https://t.co/FG3prHULtf
Swimmer attacked by shark in Sydney Harbour Read more: https://t.co/SkTPVJPSIn
Sydney harbour shark attack leaves woman seriously injured https://t.co/OoZezFEHyl
#Australia: on an average summer day, there are 18 bull sharks around Sydney Habour. This year there have been far more. Heavier rains have led to more algae and thus more fish (shark bait). The rain and algae have also made the water more murky/dangerous. https://t.co/BTYSqQO0NL
The day after a woman was shockingly attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour, swimmers have vowed to stay in the water. Here’s what they said. WATCH: https://t.co/EhhjzMfrCQ https://t.co/vbKXHV2Iwh
Macquarie University's Marine Research Centre Professor Robert Harcourt says bull sharks are staying in Sydney Harbour longer than they used to as water temperatures continue to rise. https://t.co/jdZVSIUn43
Australians are being warned not to swim in low visibility waters as sharks may take an “exploratory bite”, which can be fatal, says Australian Marine Conservation Society marine biologist Lawrence Chlebeck. https://t.co/6SB8kcL4DO
A #shark mauled a woman swimmer in the first attack in #Australia's Sydney Harbour in 15 years, officials say, sending her to hospital with a “serious” leg injury. https://t.co/s08L8k8KHz
Sydney Harbour is right now the perfect breeding ground for Bull Sharks - warmer sea temperatures and clear conditions enticing more predators into the area than ever before. #9News https://t.co/ocMdsbUNTa
A man who was one of the first to help keen kayaker after she was bitten by a shark, has described the bloody aftermath of the attack: https://t.co/cwXviuLt1O https://t.co/pwujKo0SY0
The mauling of a woman by a shark in Sydney Harbour yesterday is a stark reminder of the dangers lurking in the waters off the city's popular beaches. #9News https://t.co/SPkYsX6sfs
Following the Elizabeth Bay shark attack one expert is warning: "Shark bites often happen in clusters, so we need to be very careful for the rest of the summer". See why right now is so dangerous: https://t.co/RV9AdSO7LX https://t.co/AXMFjCMUbZ
Shark attacks woman swimming in Sydney Harbour https://t.co/soC63zU1bj https://t.co/4zrUyfJkJO
From Bondi to Avalon and the Harbour, Sydney is no stranger to serious shark maulings and fatal attacks after industrial practices taught them long ago that it was a great place to feed: https://t.co/e9bhThQxxu https://t.co/xbl9oSHuX2
An expert has revealed the one mistake a swimmer who was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour overnight made, as she issued key tips to keep safe in the water. https://t.co/mWAIfJmS2r
Shark Attacks Woman Swimming At Australia Beach, Mauls Her Leg https://t.co/UalTp0fy58 https://t.co/zuO6FoytuZ
🚨Woman’s leg mauled in rare Sydney Harbour shark attack https://t.co/iOqjVLQWV1
Lauren O'Neill suffered significant injuries to her leg and blood loss after being attacked by what was believed to be a bull shark. #9News https://t.co/NI06njZnDF
29-year-old Lauren O'Neill is right now in Sydney's St Vincent's hospital after her leg was mauled by a bull shark last night. READ: https://t.co/mG8tbmRcAA @MaggieRaworth #9News https://t.co/DXsoMO438h
A leading shark expert has warned swimmers to stay out of Sydney Harbour waters in the wake of the terrifying attack ➡️ https://t.co/9BjG8oDbqx https://t.co/5F8lZEg6BP
Woman severely injured in Sydney Harbour shark attack https://t.co/dA6s9OolrU
Nearby vet gave Sydney shark attack victim first aid before paramedics arrived – video https://t.co/p04gPin4CU
The woman who was attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour has been identified as Lauren O'Neill, who remains in a stable condition in hospital after suffering significant leg injuries. https://t.co/rTo0PFAxOU
Sydney Harbour shark attack: witness tells of ‘surreal’ rescue from water https://t.co/GdJ0a2kMGe
Well this sucks. "Witnesses have described the horrific moment a woman in her 20s was left with her leg 'trailing behind her' following a shark attack in Sydney Harbour." https://t.co/ZjwYIW88dD
A woman who was seriously injured after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour remains in a stable condition in hospital, as one of the first people on the scene details how the heroic efforts of a vet saved her life. https://t.co/o0uScr8vDH
Local woman Lauren O’Neill has been identified as the victim of a shark attack in Sydney Harbour last night. The 29-year-old remains in hospital in a stable condition after suffering major blood loss from significant injuries to her leg. #9News MORE: https://t.co/2ivOT7fZWj https://t.co/wY3u90928g
A young woman who suffered severe injuries after she was bitten by a shark while swimming in Elizabeth Bay is now in a stable condition. Read more: https://t.co/cwXviuLt1O https://t.co/GtKlfjd5h8
Sydney harbour shark attack: witness tells of ‘surreal’ rescue from water https://t.co/K5fgBILeU3
Breaking: A woman who was bitten by a shark in Elizabeth Bay has been identified as a keen Sydney kayaker https://t.co/fkEMvTK94P
A woman has been severely injured after witnesses say she was attacked by a bull shark in Sydney Harbour on Monday evening. https://t.co/rZqiJ43xfY
A woman has been hospitalised after suffering a serious leg injury in what NSW Police believe was a shark attack in Sydney Harbour. https://t.co/tZPTbZ0yyP
A young woman who was bitten by a shark during an evening swim at a private wharf in Sydney Harbour remains in a stable condition in hospital. @JackHahn9News #9News MORE: https://t.co/lh0tQ6DuBn https://t.co/NEfJfgqXiB
Woman seriously injured after being attacked by a shark in Sydney Harbour https://t.co/UFFKbelULf
A woman has suffered significant injuries to her leg in a suspected shark attack at a private wharf on Sydney Harbour. #9News https://t.co/ZBKIKaZNV9
Woman seriously injured after being attacked by a shark in Sydney harbour https://t.co/B8AoblrrPD
A woman has been rushed to hospital tonight, after being bitten by a shark during an evening swim in Sydney Harbour. It’s believed the woman suffered serious injuries to her leg. @Sacre88 joins us live with the details. https://t.co/lgAba9u08c #TheLatest #7NEWS https://t.co/2AX1mHFTju
A woman is fighting for life after being attacked by a shark in Sydney's east on Monday night. https://t.co/6Z92kYnlOD
#BREAKING: A woman has been attacked by a shark at a private jetty on Billyard Avenue, Elizabeth Bay, at 8pm this evening. FULL STORY: https://t.co/2CFwYmxJtV https://t.co/qif352mjnM
Woman, 25, is fighting for life after being mauled by a shark in Sydney Harbour's Elizabeth Bay https://t.co/MHmjlTrcrI https://t.co/aNOh8sDo9A
#BREAKING: A woman in her 20s has been attacked by a shark on a private jetty in Elizabeth Bay around 8pm this evening. The woman is currently on her way to St Vincent's Hospital. MORE to come. #9News https://t.co/AFcSfAuY5F
Locals in Victoria have had to do a double-take after spotting a SHARK gliding past at a roundabout in Barwon Heads. Strapped to a trailer, onlookers were left shocked as it was towed across the town's main road. It IS legal to capture some sharks in Victoria, but it must be… https://t.co/N3MceCYXYN
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