Diver found dead at popular beach

SHELLY BEACH DROWNING
NSW Police were called to Shelly Beach in Manly following the death on Friday. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

A 63-year-old woman has died in a suspected diving incident at a popular beach in Sydney.

Emergency services were called following reports of a concern for welfare at Shelly Beach in Manly shortly after 10am on Friday.

SHELLY BEACH DROWNING
NSW Police were called to Shelly Beach in Manly following the death on Friday. Picture: NewsWire / Gaye Gerard

A NSW Police spokeswoman said officers were told a woman was found unresponsive in the water.

“She was treated by NSW Ambulance, however, she died at the scene,” the spokeswoman said.

A report will be prepared for the coroner.

The beach is a popular sport for swimming and snorkelling, with many companies operating scuba diving training and activities at the beach.