A woman has been killed and a man seriously injured in a shark attack on the east coast of Australia. The attack happened at a popular beach in Crowdy Bay, New South Wales A man and a woman were attacked (Image: 9NEWS)

A woman has tragically lost her life and a man severely injured in a shark attack on Australia's east coast. Emergency services rushed to Crowdy Bay beach, approximately 360 kilometres (224 miles) north of Sydney, following reports of a shark attacking two individuals in their 20s at 6.30 am local time, according to the Associated Press.

The male victim was seriously wounded and airlifted to hospital , while the woman sadly passed away at the scene. Bystanders provided assistance to the pair before paramedics arrived.

Police are set to collaborate with experts t

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