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Coogee Shark Attack Victim Recovering After Arm Amputation

NSW has committed to year‑round drone patrols with A$87 million for shark mitigation to broaden beach surveillance.

Leah Stewart was attacked by what is believed to have been a great white shark on June 13.
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Leah Stewart was attacked by a shark at Sydney’s Coogee Beach in June.

Overview

  • Leah Stewart was attacked while swimming inside the flags at Coogee Beach on June 13 and suffered life‑threatening bites, fractures, heavy blood loss and the amputation of one arm.
  • She was placed on life support, underwent multiple surgeries and a period of medically induced coma, has briefly awakened to speak with family and remains hospitalized facing a long rehabilitation.
  • Her brother’s GoFundMe has raised roughly A$540,000 to help support Stewart, her partner and their one‑year‑old daughter while the family says she draws comfort from messages sent by supporters worldwide.
  • The family publicly thanked lifesavers, first responders, the helicopter crew and St Vincent’s Hospital staff for the emergency rescue and ongoing care that stabilised her.
  • In response to a recent cluster of shark incidents the NSW government has funded year‑round drone patrols and set aside A$87 million for shark mitigation, with exact patrol coverage and operational details yet to be confirmed.