Andre de Ruyter recovers from shark attack with family and lifesaver support
Andre de Ruyter, 27, survived a severe shark attack in January and is now recovering at Northern Beaches Rehabilitation. His family credits a combination of mindfulness practices and support from lifesavers as crucial to his recovery, despite initial bleak prognoses. Lisa de Ruyter urges changes in public health to better address the needs of shark attack survivors.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:30 UTC
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