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Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa
CBS News • • world
Key Points:
- A 65-year-old woman died after being mauled by a shark while swimming at Orient Beach in KuGompo City, South Africa, on Tuesday morning, with witnesses reporting severe injuries to her arm and leg.
- The woman was a regular swimmer and was attacked while swimming with a group; other swimmers reportedly saw the shark's tail and fin before the attack.
- Authorities closed nearby beaches and advised the public to avoid entering the water following the incident.
- Shark attacks are rare but have occurred before in South Africa, with one fatal attack last year and two fatal attacks in 2022, highlighting the ongoing risk along the country's coastline.
- Globally, unprovoked shark attacks increased in 2025, with 65 incidents and nine fatalities reported, including attacks in South Africa, the U.S., and Australia.
