The Unlikely Heroism of Leah Stewart: What We Can Learn from a Shark Attack The story of Leah Stewart's encounter with a great white shark at Sydney's Coogee Beach has been making headlines around the world.
But it's not just the horrific attack that's worth examining – it's also the extraordinary bravery and quick thinking of the victim herself.
While most people would be frozen in fear when face to face with such a massive predator, Stewart chose to fight back, using her left hook to try and fend off the shark.