Leah Stewart: Shark attack survivor responds to radio trio who accused her of ‘lying’
Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has responded to radio hosts who questioned the veracity of her survival story. Stewart stated she is focusing on her recovery and family rather than engaging with the criticism.
Why it matters
The incident highlights the tension between media accountability and the treatment of trauma survivors in public discourse.
shares Share article Exclusive: Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has responded after radio hosts came under fire for casting doubt on part of the story she shared in a 60 Minutes interview.
Stewart, 34, who lost her left arm when she was attacked by a great white shark while swimming between the flags at Sydney ’s Coogee Beach on June 13, said she wasn’t wasting her energy on the comments aired in the now highly criticised radio segment.
Sydney Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart has chosen to put her energy where it belongs after a radio trio questioned her story of survival. Nine
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