Ocean swimmer continues regular Coogee Beach swims despite recent shark attack
An ocean swimmer reflected on her regular swims at Coogee Beach following a shark attack that left fellow swimmer Leah Stewart injured last Saturday. Despite the risks, she finds solace in the water, recalling two fatalities from 1922 and acknowledging the rarity of such incidents. She continues to swim, believing the benefits outweigh the dangers.
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Published 19 Jun 2026, 01:40 UTC · Updated 19 Jun 2026, 01:50 UTC
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