Brave mum recalls punching 'monster' shark in face during horror attack
A mum-of-one has recounted the split-second decision she chose which arm to lose as she came face-toface with a "monster" great white shark.
TL;DR
- Leah Stewart, 34, was attacked by a four-meter great white shark at Coogee Beach, Sydney.
- During the attack, she decided to sacrifice her left arm and punched the shark to survive.
- The ordeal resulted in the loss of one arm, significant damage to the other, multiple surgeries, and a two-week coma.
- A GoFundMe campaign for Leah has raised over £295,000, which she states is enough for recovery and future medical needs.
- Stewart expressed deep gratitude for the overwhelming support and vowed to live her 'second chance' to the fullest.
- Charlie Verco, a paddleboarder, pulled her from the water before emergency services arrived.
- The incident led to the expansion of shark-spotting drones along the New South Wales coastline.