A Sydney teacher, Lee Stewart, lost her arm in a June shark attack believed to have been perpetrated by a great white shark, estimated at 3.5 meters long. Stewart described the shark as monstrous but found the strength to fight for her life during the ordeal. The attack occurred while she was swimming. Details of the location and specific circumstances have not been widely released. Despite the horrific injury, Stewart is alive and is now focusing on recovery. Her story is a testament to resilience in the face of a terrifying encounter with one of the ocean's most powerful predators.