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The attack happened on Tuesday morning at Orient Beach, where the woman was swimming with a group. A witness told local news that the woman appeared to be in trouble before others realised she had been bitten.     She suffered serious injuries to her thigh and upper arm and was pulled ashore, where she was pronounced dead. Police have opened an inquest into her death. The species of shark responsible for the attack has not yet been identified. Local authorities have closed Orient Beach and nearby Eastern Beach until further notice, warning residents and tourists to stay out of the water. South Africa's coastline is home to several shark species, including great white sharks, which attract tourists for shark-watching and cage-diving activities.     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