VIA – FL TODAY Dec. 10, 2013 Bobby Baughman was trying out a new surfboard when something grabbed his foot. He said he had been surfing near Cocoa Beach Pier this afternoon. He finished riding a wave, so he hopped off the board and dove underwater to let the next one pass over him. He … Continue reading Shark bites surfer near Cocoa Beach Pier #SurfReport #Aloha #Fishing #Florida
so sad… VIA – SMH November 30, 2013 – 7:19PM 472 reading now Alexandra Smith Family and friends of the surfer gather on Campbells Beach after the teenager died from a shark attack. Photo: Frank Redward A teenage surfer died after he was attacked by a shark while body boarding with mates at Campbells Beach … Continue reading Surfer killed in shark attack near Coffs Harbour #Australia #Bodyboard #SurfReport
by Bay City News | November 27, 2013 8:23 am Anyone planning to take a walk on the beach on Thanksgiving should expect higher-than-normal surf, as a seasonal swell is forecast to hit Bay Area coastlines this week, a weather forecaster said. The National Weather Service has issued a “coastal hazard statement” for Northern California … Continue reading #SanFrancisco #Thanksgiving #SurfReport: 10 Foot High Waves, Dangerous Conditions #SF #BayArea #NorCal
VIA HB INDEPENDENT The 54-year-old, a beach ‘regular,’ sustained a neck injury, his brother said By Anthony Clark CarpioNovember 13, 2013 | 9:19 a.m. Lifelong Huntington Beach resident Andrew Arnold, 54, died Nov. 5 after being injured while body surfing. His death marks the end of three generations of his family working as Farmer’s Insurance … Continue reading Huntington Beach local dies after body surfing at pier
Quinn Gates felt a tug on his foot, then noticed a large chunk was taken out of his silicone swim fin — in what was believed to be a shark bite in Bay Head on Thursday afternoon. By Mike Frassinelli/The Star-Ledger Email the author | Follow on Twitter on November 09, 2013 at 7:00 AM, … Continue reading Shark bite suspected in Ocean County after teen surfer has chunk taken from swim fin #NJ #SurfReport #JerseyShore #NY
VIA – NY DAILY NEWS The child, Logan Hamby – of Dadeville, Alabama – was playing in the water when his parents, Kenneth and Donna Hamby, heard him scream for help. A 4-foot-6 shark was attached to his leg and trying to pull him in the water – but a pair of good Samaritans … Continue reading 6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida
VIA – LA TIMES A city panel will take the first step toward a possible review of surfing regulations at a public meeting Monday night. Wendy Burch reports from Newport Beach on Oct. 21, 2013. By Emily FoxhallOctober 20, 2013, 9:23 a.m. An old surfing battle is resurfacing in Newport Beach. A … Continue reading Surfers, bodysurfers battle over Newport Beach’s iconic ‘Dirty’ Wedge #OC #SurfReport
VIA – 10 NEWS SAN DIEGO Dozens Rescued From Strong Rip Current Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers POSTED: 6:58 pm PDT July 28, 2011 UPDATED: 1:03 pm PDT July 29, 2011 SAN DIEGO — An unusually powerful rip current pulled about 100 swimmers from the surf off La Jolla … Continue reading Incident Happened Off La Jolla Shores; Lifeguards Rescue About 100 Swimmers – San Diego
VIA – EXAMINER Shark attack in St. Pete Sara Schumacher , St. Petersburg Stay-at-Home Moms Examiner October 12, 2011 A local 19-year old woman was swimming behind her home in the waters of Boca Ciega Bay when a shark grabbed her. Swimming only 10-12 yards from her own backyard dock she was attacked by a … Continue reading Shark attack in St. Pete, Florida
VIA – STAR ADVERTISER Bodyboarders, surfers take their shots at women’s Pipe pro event POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Mar 02, 2012 The women have taken over the Banzai Pipeline for the next two weeks as 150 participants compete for the title in the 23rd annual SeaHawaii Women’s Pro. The holding period began Thursday and lasts … Continue reading Bodyboarders, surfers take their shots at women's Pipe pro event
VIA – KITV Body Surfer Found Unresponsive In Poipu POSTED: 11:00 am HST November 18, 2011 POIPU, Hawaii — A 59-year-old Honolulu man was airlifted to Queen’s Medical Center on Tuesday after a body surfing incident at Shipwreck Beach in Poipu, according to Kauai officials. His current condition is not known. According to witnesses, the … Continue reading HAWAII: Body Surfer Found Unresponsive In Poipu