Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa
Summary
A 65-year-old woman died after a shark attacked her while she was swimming at Orient Beach in South Africa. Authorities closed nearby beaches and warned people to stay out of the water following the incident.Key Facts
- The attack happened at Orient Beach in KuGompo City (formerly East London) on a Tuesday morning.
- The woman was swimming in a group and was a regular swimmer at that beach.
- Witnesses saw a shark’s tail and fin before the attack.
- The woman suffered severe injuries to her arm and leg and died at the scene.
- South Africa has a history of deadly shark attacks due to its long coastline.
- Worldwide, there were 65 unprovoked shark bites in 2025, with 9 deaths.
- Other recent attacks include a fatal one in Western Australia about a month earlier.
- Researchers link shark attacks to factors like larger coastal populations and environmental changes.
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