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Coverage dated October 20, 2026

Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa’s Eastern Cape, beaches closed

Headline from The Columbian

JOHANNEBURG — A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa ’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches.

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  1. CBS News

    Shark kills woman swimming off popular beach in South Africa (opens CBS News)

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    Local media reported the woman was a regular swimmer and had been swimming with a group when the attack occurred.

  2. The Columbian

    Shark kills woman swimming off South Africa’s Eastern Cape, beaches closed (opens The Columbian)

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    The Columbian's feed description

    JOHANNEBURG — A 65-year-old woman was killed on Tuesday in a shark attack off South Africa ’s southeastern coast, police and municipal authorities said, prompting the closure of two beaches.

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