Australian surfer and mother Leah Stewart (34) survived a devastating shark attack at Sydney’s Coogee Beach, where the predatory fish bit her arms and legs, leaving her in an induced coma and needing her arm to be amputated.
She has recovered enough to speak publicly and describes her journey as a "second chance at life", thanking the community who raised over AU$550,000 to aid her treatment.
In a recent post, Stewart expressed shock at seeing the shark’s "horrific" face, telling how she feared for her infant daughter and vowed to fight for survival.
Her story is set against a spate of Australian shark attacks that this year have claimed several lives, prompting debate over safety measures in coastal waters.
For a broader context, Nine Network’s 60 Minutes will air an interview this weekend, while related coverage can be found on BBC News and other outlets.
