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Sydney shark survivor says punching great white saved her
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Aug 31, 2026 at 4:09 AM ET
Summary: Leah Stewart, who lost her arm in a shark attack at Coogee Beach in June, says she fought the great white by punching it. She also linked her decision to keep fighting to thoughts of her daughter.
WHO: Leah Stewart
WHAT: Leah Stewart describes how she fought a great white during a shark attack and says her punching saved her life.
WHEN: Jun 01, 2026
WHERE: Coogee Beach, Sydney, Australia
WHY: She says thoughts of her daughter drove her to fight the shark.
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