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Shark attack survivor recounts terrifying moment: In those moments, I only thought about my daughter

2026-08-25 17:16:11Kosova&Bota SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Shark attack survivor recounts terrifying moment: In those moments, I only
Leah Stewart

Leah Stewart was swimming one morning at Coogee Beach, in Sydney, when she encountered a situation that would change her life forever.

The 34-year-old teacher and mother of a 1-year-old girl was attacked by a large shark on June 13 and suffered serious injuries that required the amputation of one of her arms. While being attacked by the shark, she managed to hold on to the back of a boat while a lifeguard rushed to her with a life raft. Bystanders pulled her out of the water and immediately began first aid until emergency crews arrived.

Now, in her first interview since the incident, Leah has confessed that in those moments she only thought about her daughter, August.

“He was holding my leg and I was just thinking about August. I thought, ‘She’s not going to have a mother. She’s going to grow up without a mother,’” she said tearfully. “I couldn’t handle it. I didn’t want her to grow up without a mother.”

Leah said the sight of the shark is something she doesn't believe she will ever forget.

"His face was horrible. I will never forget it. He was a monster," she said.

The use of the word "monster" also drew criticism online from some people, who objected to the way Leah described the shark, arguing that such a description only fuels fear of sharks. "This is their environment; we are the ones going into the water ," one said.

But others immediately came to her defense, remembering that she was describing what she experienced in the seconds she was fighting for her life. " To all those criticizing this woman for calling the shark a 'monster': show some compassion. She's just describing how she felt at the moment she was attacked. I wonder what you would say if you were in her shoes," one person wrote in the comment.

After the attack, the 34-year-old was in critical condition for more than two weeks, while doctors struggled to keep her alive and treat her serious injuries.

In an update posted on the fundraising page set up to cover medical treatments and support the family, Leah said she was finally starting to see "a little light" after extremely difficult months.

"I'm so happy that I've progressed enough to gain some independence and can finally see some light after all this," she wrote.

She added that she is trying to do everything she can to return to a life as normal as possible.

"I still have a long way to go, but my recovery has been incredible and a big part of that comes from all the love, support, prayers and encouragement that my family and I have received from around the world."

She thanked everyone who helped her, saying that the financial support has given her the opportunity to have more options for future treatments.

"I feel like I've been given a second chance at life."

And this chance, she says, she has no intention of wasting it.

"As I get better, I know I will do something with this second chance and try to show even more generosity, care, and love."


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