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Oct 20, 2026 at 7:14 AM ET
Woman killed in shark attack off South Africa
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A 65-year-old woman died after a shark attacked her off Orient Beach in KuGompo City, in South Africa’s Eastern Cape, on Tuesday morning. She had been swimming with a group after 8 a.m., according to early reports. Orient Beach and nearby Eastern Beach were temporarily closed, and warnings were issued at nearby beaches.
WHO: A 65-year-old woman was killed in the attack; Buffalo City Metropolitan Municipality closed two beaches.
WHAT: A shark attacked and killed a woman off Orient Beach, prompting temporary beach closures.
WHEN: Oct 20, 2026
WHERE: KuGompo City, South Africa
WHY: No reason for the shark attack was reported.
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