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Shark attack kills woman near South Africa beach
South Africa closes two beaches after shark kills 65-year-old swimmer.
In brief
South Africa closes two beaches after shark kills 65-year-old swimmer. A 65-year-old woman died in a shark attack off South Africa's Eastern Cape, prompting beach closures until safety assessments are complete. Originally reported by Seattletimes.
Shark attack death
A 65-year-old woman died in a shark attack off South Africa’s southeastern coast.
Beaches closed
Orient Beach and Eastern Beach closed until safety assessments and expert advice.
Swimmer’s background
She was a retired nuclear radiographer and musician who swam solo.
Historical context
South Africa’s last fatal shark attack was in 1997, with six fatalities since 2012.
The bottom line
A 65-year-old woman died in a shark attack off South Africa's Eastern Cape, prompting beach closures until safety assessments are complete.
