Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say
A 35-year-old schoolteacher, Leah Stewart, has had her arm amputated following a severe shark attack at Coogee Beach in Sydney. Her family has launched a fundraising appeal as she remains in critical condition.
Why it matters
The incident has sparked renewed discussions regarding beach safety protocols and the risks associated with ocean swimming in Australia.
Leah Stewart was attacked by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark at about 11am on Saturday at Coogee beach in Sydney. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP View image in fullscreen Leah Stewart was attacked by a suspected 3.5-metre great white shark at about 11am on Saturday at Coogee beach in Sydney. Photograph: Nadir Kinani/AAP Sydney Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say Family of Sydney mother Leah Stewart say they are ‘shocked’ and reveal more surgeries scheduled in coming days
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