A woman has been hospitalised after reportedly being attacked by a shark at Merimbula just before 7:00 am on Saturday morning (13 March).
A witness said the 63-year-old was struck in the back. She was subsequently treated for wounds on her back, hip and buttocks and is in a stable condition at the South East Regional Hospital.
Both Merimbula and Pambula beaches have been closed.
Surf Live Saving drones are conducting surveillance in the area.
Original Article published by Dominic Giannini on The RiotACT.