Shark Attack Survivor: A Story of Human Resilience and a Dash of Defiance Leah Stewart's encounter with a four meter great white shark off Coogee Beach in Sydney has left many shaken.
But it's also sparked a broader conversation about our relationship with the natural world. On the surface, this is a story about survival – but scratch beneath the waves, and you'll find something more profound.
Stewart's determination to live for her daughter August's sake is admirable, but what resonates even deeper is her willingness to confront the beast head on.