'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack
A woman in Sydney fought off a four-metre shark with her fists, then had her arm amputated.
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A woman in Sydney punched a four-metre shark during an attack. The attack occurred at Coogee Beach. The woman, Leah Stewart, was saved by strangers who intervened. She was later taken to hospital, where her arm was amputated.
Stewart's survival is remarkable. She was attacked by a shark that she described as being like fighting a dinosaur. She was saved by strangers who intervened. She was later taken to hospital, where her arm was amputated.
Stewart's family has shut down a GoFundMe page after an outpouring of donations. She is recovering from the attack. She is expected to make a full recovery. She is expected to make a full recovery.
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Who reported it (7)
- ‘It was like fighting a dinosaur’: Coogee shark attack survivor tells of desperate fight for life SMH.com.au · 6h ago
- ‘It was like fighting a dinosaur’: Sydney shark attack survivor recalls left hook that helped save her life The Guardian · 6h ago
- ‘You ugly f---er’: Leah Stewart’s incredible survival as four-metre shark attacked on Coogee Beach Nine.com.au · 6h ago
- ‘I did think she was going to die’: How strangers saved shark attack victim Leah Stewart SMH.com.au · 6h ago
- 'Which limb am I willing to lose': Sydney mum recalls shark attack ABC News & Headlines – Australian Broadcasting Corporation · 6h ago
- Mom Who Had Arm Amputated After ‘Horrific’ Shark Attack Shuts Down GoFundMe Following Outpouring of Donations People.com · 6h ago
- 'Like fighting a dinosaur': Sydney woman recalls how she punched shark during attack BBC · 6h ago
Quick answers
What happened to Leah Stewart?
Leah Stewart was attacked by a four-metre shark at Coogee Beach. She punched the shark and was saved by strangers. She was taken to hospital, where her arm was amputated.
How did Leah Stewart survive the shark attack?
Leah Stewart survived the shark attack by punching the shark and being saved by strangers. She was taken to hospital, where her arm was amputated.
What is the status of Leah Stewart's recovery?
Leah Stewart is recovering from the attack. She is expected to make a full recovery.
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