Woman has arm amputated after Coogee shark attack, ‘devastated’ family say
Leah Stewart, a 35-year-old mother and schoolteacher, had her arm amputated following a shark attack at Coogee Beach on Saturday. Stewart remains in critical condition on life support, with more surgeries planned. The incident has prompted renewed debate over shark culling in New South Wales, though Premier Chris Minns has ruled out such measures, citing protections for great whites.
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Published 15 Jun 2026, 07:33 UTC · Updated 15 Jun 2026, 07:40 UTC
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