Leah Stewart on surviving a 4m great white shark attack at Coogee Beach, Sydney
Schoolteacher Leah Stewart recounts her survival after a severe great white shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. She credits a chain of rescuers, including a world champion paddleboarder, for saving her life after she suffered catastrophic injuries.
Why it matters
The story highlights the importance of emergency response protocols and community intervention in life-threatening wildlife encounters.
Leah Stewart, 35, was mauled by a shark while swimming at one of Sydney’s Coogee Beach in June. In her first interview since waking from a coma, Stewart fought through tears to describe her fear of leaving her daughter without a mum. Photo / Nine
The article is a human-interest feature based on a personal interview, focusing on the narrative of survival.
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