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‘Like a horror movie’: Coogee’s regulars think twice about swimming after shock shark attack

The Guardian Environment Monday 15 June 2026, 15:00 UTC By Ima Caldwell 1 min read
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‘Saddened, stunned, surprised and haunted’ is how one surfer describes the mood at the popular Sydney beach two days after Leah Stewart was bitten by a great whiteGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastUnder a clear blue sky on a Monday morning, Coogee beach in Sydney’s east is quiet. A few swimmers have ventured into the ocean pools at the northern and southern ends of the beach. Most others sit on the sand, looking towards the water.

‘Saddened, stunned, surprised and haunted’ is how one surfer describes the mood at the popular Sydney beach two days after Leah Stewart was bitten by a great white

Under a clear blue sky on a Monday morning, Coogee beach in Sydney’s east is quiet.

A few swimmers have ventured into the ocean pools at the northern and southern ends of the beach. Most others sit on the sand, looking towards the water.

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