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Swimmer, 65, killed in shark attack off South Africa's east coast

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Briefings

A 65-year-old woman named Janine Lochrenberg was killed in a shark attack while swimming off South Africa's east coast on October 20, 2026. Her family reported the incident to the BBC, but the specific details of the attack, the shark species involved, and the exact location remain unconfirmed.

Key points

• Janine Lochrenberg, 65, was killed in a shark attack while swimming off South Africa's east coast.
• The incident occurred on October 20, 2026, during her daily morning swim with her club.

Context

This is a reported incident where a 65-year-old woman was killed in a shark attack off South Africa's east coast. The BBC received reports from her family, but the specific details of the attack, the shark species involved, and the exact location remain unconfirmed.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single family report to the BBC. Specific details such as the shark species, exact location, and precise circumstances of the attack are not confirmed by the source.

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