“This is a terrible tragedy and our deepest condolences go to the families of the woman and man involved,” Surf Life Saving NSW chief executive Steve Pearce said.
“For now, please remain clear of the water at beaches in the vicinity and follow the direction of lifeguards.”
This is the fifth fatal shark attack in Australia this year. The most recent was less than three months ago, when a man was killed in a rare shark attack in Sydney’s northern beaches
