# Shark attack kills woman near South Africa beach

> South Africa closes two beaches after shark kills 65-year-old swimmer.
- Title: Shark attack kills woman near South Africa beach | Shortify
- Summary: 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…
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- Source: Seattletimes — https://seattletimes.com/nation-world/shark-kills-woman-swimming-off-south-africas-eastern-cape-beaches-closed
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- Topics: south africa, shark attack, orient beach, eastern cape, beach closure, shark tourism, news, local
## 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.
## Key takeaway

A 65-year-old woman died in a shark attack off South Africa's Eastern Cape, prompting beach closures until safety assessments are complete.