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Shark attack victim's partial remains reveal he was ripped apart

VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Deadly: It is believed that a Great White Shark similar to this one was responsible for the fatal attac Shark attack victim’s partial remains reveal he was ripped apart By Richard Shears PUBLISHED: 13:13 EST, 6 April 2012 | UPDATED: 13:34 EST, 6 April 2012 Human remains believed to be … Continue reading Shark attack victim's partial remains reveal he was ripped apart

Minds in the Water: A Surfer's Journey From Apathy to Activism

VIA – HUFF POST Minds in the Water: A Surfer’s Journey From Apathy to Activism Deborah Bassett Environmental Journalist and Nonprofit Consultant Posted: 04/ 6/2012 9:09 am More than five years in the making, Minds In The Water documents professional surfer Dave Rastovich and friends’ quest to protect dolphins, whales and their ocean environment. Filmed … Continue reading Minds in the Water: A Surfer's Journey From Apathy to Activism

Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Surfboard pioneer puts ‘toothpick’ in the rack Fred Pawle From: The Australian April 07, 2012 12:00AM Surfboard shaper Bill Wallace with a replica Duke Kahanamoku. Picture: Glenn Barnes Source: The Australian WHILE the world’s best surfers were competing for the revered 51st Bells Beach surfing title this week, something equally historic … Continue reading Surfboard pioneer puts 'toothpick' in the rack

Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'

VIA – HERALD SUN Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity’ Yasmine Phillips From: PerthNow April 06, 2012 2:08AM Shark warning signs were stolen from beach closest to where Peter Kurmann was fatally mauled by a great white on Saturday. Picture: Kerris Berrington Source: PerthNow SIGNS that warned of beach closures in the wake … Continue reading Shark warning sign theft an ‘act of stupidity'

Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board

I don’t think Kelly had anything to do with the security guards but hey, the Herald must have all the inside scoop… VIA – HERALD SUN Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board Andrea Hamblin From: Herald Sun April 06, 2012 12:00AM Rip Curl Pro at Bells Beach This little kid was excited when he … Continue reading Kelly Slater kicks kids off his board

Great White sharks to be tagged in deadly waters off Australia

VIA – 10 LOCAL Great White sharks to be tagged in deadly waters off Australia Author: By Hilary Whiteman CNN Published On: Apr 04 2012 03:43:40 AM EDT (CNN) -After four fatal shark attacks in seven months, beachgoers on the south coast of Western Australia are understandably anxious about entering the water.”Dawn and dusk are perceived … Continue reading Great White sharks to be tagged in deadly waters off Australia

CEO of the boards

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN   CEO of the boards Paul Myers From: The Australian April 05, 2012 12:00AM As businessman Peter Murphy recalls, ‘[Niseko] was, and still is, the best snow I have seen anywhere. It was as though I had stepped int a dream.’ Source: Supplied LIKE most seaboard-raised Australians, Peter Murphy lives for … Continue reading CEO of the boards

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Shark attack at Angourie

VIA – THE DAILY EXAMINER Shark attack at Angourie 11th December 2011 A SURFER had a narrow escape after a shark bit a chunk out of his board as he was paddling out at Angourie this morning. It is understood the surfer was one of only two in the water at the time. It is … Continue reading Shark attack at Angourie