Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

A 34-year-old woman has regained consciousness after being placed in an induced coma following a severe shark attack at Sydney's Coogee Beach. While she remains in critical condition, her family reports that her recovery is progressing faster than expected.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding shark safety in Australia, where a recent spate of attacks has prompted public safety discussions.
Image source, Supplied Image caption, Leah Stewart was bitten by a shark at Sydney s Coogee Beach about ten days ago
The article reports factual events regarding a medical recovery and provides context on regional shark activity without emotive language.
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