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Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport

VIA – STAR ADVERTISER   By Star-Advertiser staff STAR-ADVERTISER A strong northwest swell is expected to bring surf up to 20 feet to the north-facing shores of some islands and has prompted weather officials to post a high surf advisory for affected areas through 6 a.m. Saturday. POSTED: 10:10 a.m. HST, Feb 28, 2013 LAST … Continue reading Hawaii: Surf expected to reach up to 20 feet on some shores #SurfReport

Filmmaker Killed in Shark Attack in New Zealand #SurfReport

    VIA YAHOO! Adam Strange (Adamstrange.tv) By Breanne L. Heldman | Movie Talk – 8 hours ago   Sometimes it’s awe-inspiring and sometimes it’s just plain sad when reality becomes stranger than fiction. Few know that as well as the family of Adam Strange — who died in a shark attack Wednesday off the … Continue reading Filmmaker Killed in Shark Attack in New Zealand #SurfReport

Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River

Good lord…   Via – Huff Post   Sea Lamprey Photo? Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River The Huffington Post  |  By Ryan Grenoble Posted: 02/26/2013 1:29 pm EST When it comes to stocking up on material for nightmares, it’s hard to beat this photo of what appears to be a monstrous sea lamprey. … Continue reading Scary Creature Pulled From New Jersey River

Great Advice From A Really Good Surfer: Carlos Munoz

VIA – RED BULL   By RedBull.com Team on 24 February 2013 in Surfing   When Martin Potter gives you advice, you remember it. Here’s a tidbit from Pottz that stuck. Like most young pros, Carlos Munoz has a deep bag of tricks. But, unlike many of his contemporaries, Carlos has a rail game that … Continue reading Great Advice From A Really Good Surfer: Carlos Munoz

Rihanna Goes Jet-Skiing With Pro Surfer During Birthday Holiday Out In Hawaii

Well we all know she likes bad boys lol…   22nd February 2013, 12:22 The ‘Stay’ singer was back to enjoying more extreme sports this week during her Pacific holiday. Rihanna enjoyed a spot of adrenaline-fuelled jet-skiing during her holiday break out in Hawaii this week. The ‘Where Have You Been’ singer has spent the … Continue reading Rihanna Goes Jet-Skiing With Pro Surfer During Birthday Holiday Out In Hawaii

Pioneer Mark Richards named Australia's most influential surfer

Amanda Lulham From:The Daily Telegraph February 21, 201312:00AM   Mark Richards with wife Jenny, arriving on the red carpet for the annual Australian Surfing Awards. He was named Australia’s most influential surfer. Picture: Tim Hunter. Source: The Daily Telegraph IT WAS a 30-foot wall of water and Mark Richards was just a kid, just 17. … Continue reading Pioneer Mark Richards named Australia's most influential surfer

British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES

VIA – SWNS.COM February 22, 2013 | by SWNS Reporter A British surfer is on the crest of a wave after braving crocodile-infested waters to set a new world record – by riding a continuous wave for 12.8 miles.   Adventurous Steve King, 48, balanced upright on his board for knee-shattering one hour and four … Continue reading British surfer sets new world record after braving crocodile-infested river to ride wave for 12.8 MILES

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Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar – Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard

VIA – 10NEWS SAN DIEGO Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard POSTED: 6:04 pm PDT August 26, 2011 UPDATED: 6:53 pm PDT August 26, 2011 SAN DIEGO — A 12-year-old boy spoke to 10News about his encounter with a massive shark in Del Mar. … Continue reading Boy Describes Encounter With Shark In Del Mar – Cameron Bishop, 12, Says Shark Bumped Him Off Surfboard

PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark

From the original eBay post: “This auction is for a preserved two-headed (dicephalic) bull shark fetus (Carcharhinus leucas). This is first and only known dicephalic bull shark in the entire world! This is not a live animal – It is a preserved specimen. The two-headed shark fetus discovered in Florida Keys waters is not a … Continue reading PHOTOS!: Mutant shark spurs bidding war on eBay – Sells for $10,600!!! #Shark

USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship

VIA YAHOO   USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship By Killeen Gonzalez | Yahoo! Contributor Network – 5 hours ago On April 22, 2012 the shores of Panama’s Playa Venao were awash with talented, teenage surfers proudly representing their respective countries during the Dakine ISA World Junior Surfing Championship’s final round. Here’s … Continue reading USA Surf Team Wins Copper Medal at World Jr. Surfing Championship