Sydney shark attack survivor awake, alert and ‘remembers the whole event in detail’, brother says (opens original article in a new tab)

A Sydney shark attack survivor is recovering after a severe injury, while local beaches remain closed due to increased shark activity linked to salmon migrations. Authorities plan to use new drone technology for safety.

• Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart is awake and remembers the attack in detail, but requires further surgery and rehabilitation.
• Sydney beaches have been closed for three days due to great white shark sightings, with experts noting sharks are following salmon migrations.
• NSW premier plans to deploy world-leading shark drones to improve beach safety, according to marine biologists.