Shark attack survivor Leah Stewart shares leg healing milestone

Sydney mother Leah Stewart announced that her leg has finally healed following a shark attack at Coogee Beach on June 13. The Daily Mail reported that the 36-year-old mother described the progress as exciting news after a long recovery process. [1]

The Daily Mail reported that a four-metre great white shark attacked Stewart in June, taking part of her arm and a large chunk of flesh from her leg. FTMQ News reported earlier that Stewart was placed in a two-week coma after the incident and required an amputation below her elbow. [1][5]

Sharks first emerged in the fossil record around 400 million years ago during the Devonian period. They possess specialized adaptations such as continuously replacing teeth and electrosensory organs called ampullae of Lorenzini, which allow them to serve as key predators in marine ecosystems. [4]

Stewart continues her recovery in Sydney. As FTMQ News reported earlier, she had previously reached a recovery milestone four months after the attack by relearning how to tie her hair independently. [1][5]