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

A Sydney woman attacked by a shark is recovering after surgeries, while beaches remain closed due to increased shark activity linked to salmon migrations. The state plans to use drones to monitor sharks.

• Sydney shark attack survivor Leah Stewart is awake and alert with severe injuries, including an arm amputation and nerve damage.
• Sydney beaches have been closed for three days due to great white shark sightings, with experts linking the activity to salmon migrations.
• New South Wales plans to deploy shark-detecting drones across beaches, aiming to improve safety and awareness.