Leah Stewart’s Recovery After Shark Attack

Leah Stewart, the young teacher who lost an arm in a shark attack at Coogee Beach, is now awake, alert, and even saw her daughter for the first time since the incident — a major milestone in her recovery. Though she’s off the critical list after a week on life support and multiple surgeries, her remaining arm suffers severe nerve and tendon damage, meaning more procedures and rehab lie ahead. While the attack has reignited debates about shark safety, officials confirm the great whites involved are protected and can’t be hunted. Leah, overwhelmed by public support, has already raised over half a million dollars for her care. Shark nets will return in September, and Leah, who remembers the attack vividly, is now focused on healing — with plans to share her story when she’s ready. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/33d7c6bbdf8aae18