On June 13, whilst swimming close to the shore on Coogee Beach, Leah Stewart was attacked by a shark and while she remains in critical condition her family have raised hundreds of thousands of pounds to help aid her recovery

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The family of Leah Stewart, 35, say they have been “shocked and devastated” by the attack on the young mother and ocean lover.

Leah Stewart, 35, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital.