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Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during Coogee Beach attack
BBC • • world
Key Points:
- Leah Stewart, a 34-year-old Sydney woman, survived a shark attack at Coogee Beach where a 4-meter great white bit her thigh and arms, resulting in severe injuries and the amputation of her left arm.
- During the attack, Stewart came face-to-face with the shark and repeatedly punched it to defend herself, motivated by the thought of living for her baby daughter.
- The incident occurred shortly after Stewart finished her regular swim when she noticed a large fin behind another swimmer and realized it was a shark, not a dolphin.
- Despite extreme blood loss and severe injuries, Stewart fought back fiercely, managing to escape the shark's grip by landing a strong punch.
- Stewart's determination to survive was fueled by her desire to be there for her daughter, which gave her the strength to fight the life-threatening attack.
