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Leah Stewart, the victim of a shark attack at Coogee Beach, has briefly woken from her induced coma about a week after the incident. According to ABC News, the 34-year-old teacher underwent multiple surgeries, including the amputation of her arm, following the attack.

Stewart was swimming between the flags when she was bitten by a suspected white shark on June 13. She was initially in critical condition and required life support. Her brother, Joshua Stewart, reported that she was able to speak briefly and expressed her love for her mother and partner, Fernando, who have been by her side in the intensive care unit.

Despite these positive developments, Leah Stewart remains in critical care and faces a long recovery process. Her family is hopeful, as they noted that her recovery has progressed quicker than expected, describing the news as a miracle.

In response to the attack, authorities deployed drumlines and utilized shark-spotting drones to monitor the waters around the beach. New South Wales Premier Chris Minns announced that while culling protected migratory white sharks is off the table, action may be taken regarding bull sharks, which present a real threat to swimmers.

Over $480,000 has been raised to support Leah Stewart and her family during this challenging time. The incident at Coogee Beach is part of a concerning trend, as earlier this year, there were several shark-related incidents in New South Wales, including a fatal attack on 11-year-old Nico Antic.