Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart describes ‘remarkable’ recovery after amputation
Leah Stewart has spoken publicly for the first time since surviving a shark attack at a Sydney beach that resulted in the loss of her left arm.
Leah Stewart was attacked by a great white shark believed to be 3.5 metres long while swimming at a Sydney beach. She spent 11 days in an induced coma and underwent amputation of her left arm. Speaking publicly for the first time since the attack, Stewart described her recovery as remarkable and addressed her concerns about her daughter.
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'Remarkable' recovery: Sydney shark attack survivor thanks supporters
Leah Stewart was swimming at a Sydney beach when she was attacked by what was believed to be a 3.5m great white shark.
Stuff
Sydney shark attack victim speaks for first time after emerging from coma
Sydney shark attack victim Leah Stewart says her recovery has been “remarkable” in her first personal message since her incredible survival.
NZ Herald
Sydney shark attack victim Leah Stewart breaks silence, recalls fight for life in harrowing interview
Leah Stewart, 35, had her left arm amputated while she was in an induced coma for 11 days.
Newstalk ZB
Sydney shark attack victim Leah Stewart breaks silence, recalls fight for life in harrowing interview
A swimmer mauled by a shark at one of Sydney’s idyllic eastern beaches has broken her silence on the attack, fighting through tears to describe her fear of leaving her daughter without a mum.