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Australian shark attack survivor leans on global support after losing arm to 12-foot great white
world6 days ago

Australian shark attack survivor leans on global support after losing arm to 12-foot great white

Thirty-five-year-old Leah Stewart, a Sydney mother and high school assistant principal, was attacked by a roughly 12-foot great white shark at Coogee Beach on June 13, 2026, sustaining severe bites that led to the amputation of her arm after a two-week medically induced coma. Her brother said she’s had challenging days but draws strength from messages of support, and more than $500,000 has been raised on GoFundMe to help the family as she recovers.

via New York Post|
#australia#coogee-beach#gofundme
Foot bite at Jones Beach triggers shark-safety response
americas7 days ago

Foot bite at Jones Beach triggers shark-safety response

A swimmer at Jones Beach State Park in New York was bitten on the foot in a suspected shark attack, with lifeguards responding and the victim taken to a hospital for non-life-threatening injuries. The beach was briefly closed during an hour-long shark search before swimming was allowed again with restrictions to waist-deep water. Officials reported other shark sightings nearby at Rockaway Beach and Point Lookout on Long Island amid record heat; drones are increasingly used to monitor sharks. Shark bites are rare, with about 60–80 unprovoked bites worldwide each year.

via CNN|
#americas#beach-closures#jones-beach
Brother’s swift rescue saves 12-year-old after Bahamas shark attack
world13 days ago

Brother’s swift rescue saves 12-year-old after Bahamas shark attack

During a Bahamas family vacation about 60 miles offshore, 12-year-old Parker Roll was mauled by an eight- to ten-foot shark. His 16-year-old brother Jack immediately intervened, removed Parker’s swimsuit and tied fabric around the leg to stop the bleeding as others warded off the shark until the boat crew arrived. Parker sustained severe leg injuries requiring more than 1,000 stitches and is expected to make a full recovery, with doctors crediting Jack’s quick actions for likely saving his life.

via New York Post|
#bahamas#brother#family
12-year-old American injured after shark encounter in Bahamas Exuma Cays
world16 days ago

12-year-old American injured after shark encounter in Bahamas Exuma Cays

A 12-year-old American boy was attacked by a shark while swimming with his brother on Staniel Cay in the Bahamas’ Exuma Cays; he was rushed to Nassau for medical treatment and was listed in stable condition, with authorities not identifying the shark type. Shark attacks are relatively rare in the Bahamas, which has 29 on-record incidents and ranks ninth globally for unprovoked attacks, a context that comes as the U.S. issues a travel warning for the Bahamas.

via New York Post|
#bahamas#exuma-cays#note-5-tags-only-but-included-5-items
Sydney mom survives shark attack, wakes from coma to tell family she loves them
world-news16 days ago

Sydney mom survives shark attack, wakes from coma to tell family she loves them

Leah Stewart, 35, a mom and teacher, was severely injured by a great white shark off Coogee Beach in Sydney, losing an arm. After a week on life support, she was extubated and briefly woke from a medically induced coma to tell her family, 'I love you,' before being sedated again. She will need multiple surgeries as she recovers in ICU, with doctors optimistic about progress. A GoFundMe has raised over AU$505,000 toward a AU$550,000 goal; Stewart is known for charitable swims, including breast cancer fundraising and the Coogee Island Challenge.

via New York Post|
#arm-amputation#australia#coogee-beach
Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from coma, whispers 'I love you' to family
world17 days ago

Sydney shark attack survivor wakes from coma, whispers 'I love you' to family

A 34-year-old Sydney teacher, Leah Stewart, woke from a 10-day coma after being bitten by a great white at Coogee Beach, telling her mother and partner that she loves them. She has undergone five surgeries, including an arm amputation, with more planned, and a fundraiser has raised around AU$488,000. As sharks remain active off Sydney, NSW officials plan to roll out world-leading drone surveillance to monitor beaches (with Surf Life Saving drones already in use) rather than pursuing culling, because great whites are a protected species; shark nets are expected to be reinstalled in September.

via The Guardian|
#coogee-beach#drone-surveillance#great-white
Sydney shark attack survivor briefly awakens from coma
australia17 days ago

Sydney shark attack survivor briefly awakens from coma

A 34-year-old teacher, Leah Stewart, who was bitten by a shark at Coogee Beach more than a week ago, has briefly woken from an induced coma as doctors tapered her sedation. She remains in critical condition after multiple surgeries, including arm amputation, with more procedures planned in coming weeks; her family called the moment a positive sign and said they are hopeful for her long-term recovery.

via BBC|
#australia#coma#coogee-beach
Coogee mother and teacher fights for life after horrific great white attack
world-news24 days ago

Coogee mother and teacher fights for life after horrific great white attack

A 35-year-old Leah Stewart, a loving mother and local teacher whose baby was on the beach, is on life support after a great white shark mauled her while she swam about 100 feet from shore off Coogee Beach, Sydney. She suffered severe injuries and lost an arm; doctors amputated the limb and her condition remains critical as first responders stabilized her and she was airlifted to St. Vincent’s Hospital. An off-duty lifeguard pulled her from the water, and a on-scene critical-care doctor assisted with care. Stewart, who has a 1-year-old daughter, is described by family as devoted and energetic; a GoFundMe page has been set up to cover medical expenses. She recently participated in long-distance swims for charity. Australia has seen a recent uptick in shark incidents, with several fatal attacks reported this year.

via New York Post|
#australia#coogee-beach#mom
Coogee Beach shark attack leaves woman seriously injured
world27 days ago

Coogee Beach shark attack leaves woman seriously injured

A 35-year-old woman was seriously injured after a shark bite at Coogee Beach in Sydney; bystanders pulled her from the water, she received first aid at the scene and was airlifted to hospital, with several nearby beaches closed as a precaution. Eyewitnesses described a pool of blood and splashing as lifeguards tried to assist. The attack follows other recent shark incidents in Australia, including deaths in Western Australia, highlighting ongoing shark risks along the coast.

via BBC|
#coogee-beach#injuries#shark
Shark Attack Ends Spearfishing Trip on Great Barrier Reef
world1 month ago

Shark Attack Ends Spearfishing Trip on Great Barrier Reef

A 39-year-old Cairns man was killed by a shark while spearfishing with friends off Kennedy Shoal on the Great Barrier Reef. Witnesses pulled him from the water and paramedics could not save him. The incident comes on the heels of another fatal attack nearby earlier in May, making it Australia’s third shark fatality in 2026, amid ongoing research that warming oceans and crowded waters may be driving more attacks.

via CBS News|
#australia#fatality#great-barrier-reef