Leah Stewart loves to swim in the ocean. She went to Coogee Beach in June. The water felt cold that morning. She swam out past the waves. She wanted to start her day right.
Then a big shark bit her leg. The animal was a great white shark. It was very big and strong. Leah felt a sudden shock. She knew she was in big danger.
The Scary Fight
Leah did not just give up. She stayed calm in the water. She threw a punch at the animal. She hit the shark right in the face. She fought like a brave warrior.
She said the fight felt very hard. She compared it to fighting a dinosaur. The shark did not let go easily. Leah kept hitting the big fish. She used all her power to live.
Getting Safe Help
The shark finally let go of her leg. Leah swam back to the shore fast. People on the beach saw her. They ran down to help her out. They called for an ambulance right away.
Workers drove her to the hospital quickly. Doctors looked at her badly hurt leg. They gave her medicine and care. Leah stayed in the hospital for days. She healed up step by step.
Life After The Attack
Leah is back at home now. She rests every single day. Her leg is getting much better. She tells her story to many people. Everyone thinks she is very brave.
She wants to swim in the ocean again. She loves the water too much. But she will wait a long time. Sharks are scary animals to meet. Leah survived a very wild test.