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
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VIDEOS FROM TODAY: The Wedge goes off! Newport Beach #SurfReport
VIDEOS: The Wedge goes off! Newport Beach Here are some videos of the recent swell hitting California right now, ala The Wedge: From yesterday:
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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Shark attack in St. Pete, Florida
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
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Bodyboarders, surfers take their shots at women's Pipe pro event
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
Honeymoon Shark Attack: Man Killed While Surfing Off Reunion Island In France (GRAPHIC PHOTOS) #SurfReport
6-year-old boy survives shark attack on Miami beach after bystanders fight off killer fish #SurfReport #Florida
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Surfers survive attack by 7-foot Costa Rican crocodile in Tamarindo #SurfReport #CostaRica #Photography #Aloha
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…