Sydney shark attack survivor awake and alert and ‘remembers the whole event in detail’, brother says
A shark attack survivor in Sydney is recovering and alert after undergoing multiple surgeries, including an arm amputation. Her family reports she is showing strength as she begins a long rehabilitation process.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing safety concerns at Australian beaches following a series of great white shark sightings.
Leah Stewart with her daughter. Stewart is no longer in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Photograph: Gofundme Leah Stewart with her daughter. Stewart is no longer in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee beach. Photograph: Gofundme Sydney Sydney shark attack survivor awake, alert and ‘remembers the whole event in detail’, brother says Australian woman Leah Stewart no longer in critical condition but doesn’t yet have use of her hand
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