https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/orient-beach-attack-south-african-swimmer-killed-by-sharkContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/orient-beach-attack-south-african-swimmer-killed-by-sharkhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/orient-beach-attack-south-african-swimmer-killed-by-shark#u151967Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:50:16 +0000A 65-year-old retired medical physicist and radiographer was killed by a shark while taking her daily morning swim off Orient Beach in South Africa. The fatal incident occurred on Tuesday, October 20, during an outing with her swimming club. Local authorities responded by closing Orient Beach and Eastern beaches in KuGompo City, formerly known as East London, until further notice. This event marks the first recorded fatal shark attack of the year off South Africa's east coast, prompting immediate safety closures across multiple local coastal areas.Why it mattersShark attacks resulting in