The latest shark attack that critically injured a woman in front of shocked swimmers has reignited calls for culling as a community reels from the incident off a popular beach.
And the NSW government is not ruling out the measure.
The attack happened about 20-30 metres from shore and between the flags at Sydney's popular Coogee Beach about 11am on Saturday.
The woman, believed to be in her 30s, was airlifted to hospital after being brought from the water by an off-duty lifeguard.
It has prompted strong calls by NSW independent MP Rod Roberts to cull sharks for the sake of community safety.
Agriculture Minister Tara Moriarty did not rule it out on Sunday.
"Nothing is off the table in terms of how we keep the community safe," she told reporters.
