Woman dies after shark attack at Orient Beach in Eastern Cape

Author: Sithandiwe VelaphiPublished on: October 20, 2026Country: South Africa

Society & Lifestyle

Woman dies after shark attack at Orient Beach in Eastern Cape

A woman died after being attacked by a shark at Orient Beach in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province. The article gives no further details about the circumstances of the attack or the victim’s identity.

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