VIA – YAHOO AU Champion surfer was seconds from death January 22, 2014, 1:54 pm Champion surfer Joel Parkinson says he was seconds from death after his leg rope got caught on submerged rocks at the weekend. The former world champion has told of being trapped under water in northern NSW and the moment he … Continue reading Champion surfer Joel Parkinson almost drowns over weekend… #Australia #Surf
VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Lucy Ardern Gold Coast Bulletin January 14, 2014 1:01AM Stephanie Gilmore, left, brings fashion to the beach during a recent photo shoot. Picture: Splash News Source: Supplied BUNNY ears and a fluffy tail appeared to be the only thing missing when Gold Coast surf star Stephanie Gilmore was spotted taking to … Continue reading Gold Coast surfer Stephanie Gilmore suits up for Vogue fashion shoot but has a wardrobe malfunction #Aloha #Photography #Australia
VIA – BUNBURY MAIL WA company to develop electronic surfboard fins to deter sharks Jan. 2, 2014, 10:44 a.m. A WA company will be awarded $300,000 over two years to develop surfboard fins with an in-built electronic shark deterrent as part of the state government’s latest bid to improve safety at local beaches. See … Continue reading WA Surf Company Wins $300k Grant for Surfboard Shark Deterrent
VIA – ABC AU Updated 3 hours 1 minute ago Photo: Surfing champion Kai Otton saved a 40-year-old man from a rip tide, while his father Greg saved a young boy. (ASP: Kelly Cestari) Map: Bega 2550 Professional Australian surfer Kai Otton and his father, Greg, have come to the rescue of another father … Continue reading Surfing champion Kai Otton helps rescue father and son in treacherous surf @Ottz79 #Australia #SurfReport
VIA – SKY NEWS Scientists attach transmitters to hundreds of sharks, including great whites, to monitor their movements near public beaches. By Jonathan Samuels, Australia Correspondent Sharks in Western Australia swimming close to popular beaches are using Twitter to send warning messages to surfers and swimmers. The unique project means beach goers can make … Continue reading Australia: Sharks Use Twitter To Warn Swimmers – #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha #Tech
VIA – AU SPORTS YAHOO AAPDecember 9, 2013, 7:03 pm The brutal surf at the world famous Pipeline in Hawaii has claimed it’s first victim, with Australia’s retiring former Pipeline Masters champion Kieren Perrow suffering a dislocated shoulder. In the final heat of his career, the 36-year-old dislocated his shoulder in a heavy … Continue reading Aussie surfer dislocates his shoulder at Pipeline – #Hawaii #Aloha #Australia #SurfReport
VIA – DISCOVERY An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a gash on his leg — he had been attacked by a shark. An Australian surfer received an unusual diagnosis when he went to hospital with cuts to his right hand and a … Continue reading Surfer Unaware He Had Been Bitten by a Shark #SurfReport #Australia #Aloha
Over 40% of all attacks are from the USA and FL is the number one state, Interesting data… VIA – FLORIDA HISTORY OF NATURAL HISTORY ISAF 2010 Worldwide Shark Attack Summary (REVISED: 1 February 2011) The International Shark Attack File (ISAF) investigated 115 alleged incidents of shark-human interaction occurring worldwide in 2010. Upon review, 79 … Continue reading 79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…
VIA – ESPN GO Action stars rally to save endangered dolphins Tue, Apr 10 10:33 AM ET by Keith Hamm The campaign to save the planet’s most critically endangered dolphin species received a surge of support last month as two of action sports’ busiest environmental activists joined forces in New Zealand. Billabong free-surfer Dave Rastovich … Continue reading Action stars rally to save endangered dolphins