A 65-year-old swimmer is killed in a shark attack off the east coast of South Africa, leading to the closure of two beaches
A woman died after being attacked by a shark at Orient Beach in Kugompo, Eastern Cape, South Africa. Authorities closed Orient and Eastern Beaches. Witnesses reported two shark bites. The International Shark Attack File recorded 65 unprovoked shark attacks globally last year.
- A 65-year-old open-water swimmer died after a shark attack off South Africa's Eastern Cape province.
- Authorities confirmed a shark attack happened at Orient Beach this morning.
- Buffalo City Metro issued safety warnings closing Orient Beach and Eastern Beach.
- Witnesses said the woman was bitten in two places.
- The International Shark Attack File recorded 65 unprovoked attacks globally last year.
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