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Los Angeles Times Surfing Photos From Recent Swell

VIA – Los Angeles Times Cowabunga, dude! Surf’s up Posted By: Marc Martin Posted On: 3:22 p.m. | September 1, 2011 A storm near Antarctica, Australia and New Zealand has created a strong southwest swell that is hitting the Southern California coast. Pedestrians had to take take quick steps back as waves crashed over Strand … Continue reading Los Angeles Times Surfing Photos From Recent Swell

PHOTOS: Tourists Ignore Surf Advisories, Warnings – Hawaii #SurfReport

VIA – KITV Tourists Ignore Surf Advisories, Warnings Waikiki Surf Schools See Drop In Numbers KITV4 News Reporter Kenny Choi POSTED: 11:51 am HST August 31, 2011 UPDATED: 5:50 pm HST August 31, 2011 HONOLULU — High surf advisories and warnings for south-facing shores all across the islands are enough to make surfers think twice … Continue reading PHOTOS: Tourists Ignore Surf Advisories, Warnings – Hawaii #SurfReport

Video: 'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach

Of course Venice Beach has the diseased sea lion, where else? VIA – DAILY MAIL ‘Diseased’ sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach By Jennifer Madison Last updated at 6:37 PM on 29th August 2011 An elderly couple swimming off Venice Beach, California last week are recovering after an vicious attack by a … Continue reading Video: 'Diseased' sea lion attacks elderly couple swimming in Venice Beach

Hurricane Irene: Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach – Just wanted some waves!

Why does our gov feel the necessity to enforce laws on us? Let him swim if he wants! VIA – CHRON.COM Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach Updated 02:36 p.m., Sunday, August 28, 2011 HULL, Mass. (AP) — State police say a swimmer fleeing troopers who ordered him out of rough surf at Nantasket Beach in … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: Swimmer arrested on Mass. beach – Just wanted some waves!

Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach

VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach By CHRIS GRAHAM, Staff writer send an email to [email protected] August 27, 2011 6:55 PM A New Jersey man was swept out to sea and drowned just north of Flagler Beach this afternoon, sheriff’s officials said. James Palmer, 55, was visiting the … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach

O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside (Photos)

VIA – OC REGISTER O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside Published: Aug. 21, 2011 Updated: 11:03 a.m. Here is a slideshow highlighting some bodysurfing action and beach scenes from the 35th annual Oceanside World Bodysurfing Championships, which began Saturday and concludes Sunday. By FRED SWEGLES / THE ORANGE COUNTY REGISTER These are the surfers who … Continue reading O.C. bodysurfers seek titles at Oceanside (Photos)

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79 Shark attacks in 2010 with 6 deaths, see the breakdown by countries/states here…

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…