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Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

Sydney: A Sydney lady, Leah Stewart woke up from an induced coma, more than a week after being critically hurt in a shark attack off New South Wales' coast. Doctors say she is responding well and is still recovering in the hospital. She was severel

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Published 24 June 2026, 8:00 · Updated 18:14

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Sydney woman wakes from induced coma more than a week after shark attack

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Sydney: A Sydney lady, Leah Stewart woke up from an induced coma, more than a week after being critically hurt in a shark attack off New South Wales' coast. Doctors say she is responding well and is still recovering in the hospital.

She was severely injured during the attack and had many surgeries before being placed in an induced coma. Authorities said that the incident led to temporary beach closures and a shark search in the region.

Family members thanked emergency responders, medical personnel, and the general public for their assistance, praising her recovery as a positive step. Officials continue to advise beachgoers to adopt safety precautions as the investigation into the attack continues.

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