Andre de Ruyter walks again after shark attack and limb loss
Andre de Ruyter, 27, was attacked by a bull shark while surfing at Manly on January 19 but defied grim medical expectations. After losing his leg and spending 17 days in intensive care, he has begun walking again with rehabilitation support. His family advocates for better mental and physical care for shark attack survivors in the public health system.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 19:20 UTC
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