Brave mum recalls punching 'monster' shark in face during horror attack

Leah Stewart, a mother of one, described her encounter with a four-meter great white shark at Coogee Beach, recalling her decision to punch the shark to save her life. The attack resulted in the loss of one arm and severe damage to the other, followed by multiple surgeries and a coma. Stewart expressed immense gratitude for the public’s support, which allowed her family to recover and secure her future medical needs, vowing to make the most of her ‘second chance of life’.

• 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.
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