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Shark Attack Survivor, 34, Reveals How She Survived Grisly Ordeal
The Daily Beast • • world
Key Points:
- Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old mother, survived a great white shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach on June 13, despite sustaining severe injuries including the amputation of one arm.
- Stewart spent two weeks in a coma and underwent multiple surgeries, with her survival driven by thoughts of her one-year-old daughter, August.
- She described the shark as a "monster" and recalled the terrifying moment it bit her leg while she fought to survive.
- A fundraiser has raised nearly US$400,000 to support Stewart’s recovery, prosthetics, and rehabilitation, allowing her to remain at home during treatment.
- Stewart expressed deep gratitude for the support, saying it has inspired her to focus on recovery rather than bitterness.
