The girl's family confirmed her identity as Leah Lendel. A GoFundMe dedicated to her medical expenses has raised over $30,000. "While we are beyond grateful that Leah survived, t… SHARE by Joe ...

Luis Alvarez was one of the three men who rushed into the bloody waters to help 9-year-old Leah Lendel. “He jumped in the water to take the shark out of her hand,” said Raynel Lugo.

A 9-year-old girl who survived an apparent shark attack speaks out about their daughter's recovery progress at Tampa General Hospital.

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB/Gray News) - A 9-year-old who was bitten by a shark a week ago said she didn’t see anything before she was bitten. Leah Lendel shared her story during a press conference at ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WWSB /Gray News) - A 9-year-old who was bitten by a shark a week ago said she didn’t see anything before she was bitten. Leah Lendel shared her story during a press conference at Tampa ...