Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say
Summary
A 35-year-old woman named Leah Stewart was attacked by a great white shark while swimming at Coogee beach in Sydney. She lost one arm due to the attack and is in critical condition at St Vincent’s hospital, with her family asking for privacy as she recovers.Key Facts
- Leah Stewart was attacked by a 3.5-metre great white shark around 11 a.m. on Saturday.
- She was swimming between the flags, which is generally considered a safe area.
- Stewart suffered multiple bite wounds, broken bones, and heavy blood loss.
- Her left arm was amputated due to the severity of the injuries.
- A paddle boarder and rescue teams helped save her life immediately after the attack.
- The NSW government allowed drone surveillance over Coogee beach to monitor sharks.
- Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott called for a shark cull, but experts and NSW leaders rejected this idea.
- Great white sharks are a protected species in New South Wales.
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