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VIDEO Surfer girl attacked by shark in popular Oregon spot

VIA – KVUE Surfer attacked by shark in popular Oregon spot by Teresa Blackman, kgw.com Staff kvue.com Posted on December 6, 2011 at 4:40 PM SEASIDE, Ore. — A woman was attacked by a shark near Seaside Tuesday morning but managed to make it to shore with the help of other surfers. Several other surfers … Continue reading VIDEO Surfer girl attacked by shark in popular Oregon spot

VIDEO Surfing Sally sizzles in hot photo shoot

WOW… VIA – ILLAWARRA MERCURY Surfing Sally sizzles in hot photo shoot ANGELA THOMPSON 07 Dec, 2011 04:00 AM It’s Sally, champion surfer Sally Fitzgibbons from the sports pages, seen not that long ago with her teeth in braces and more often photographed as a blur of rash vest and wet ponytail. Sally Fitzgibbons from … Continue reading VIDEO Surfing Sally sizzles in hot photo shoot

The Surf Culture: Green or Greenwash?

VIA – CARE2 The Surf Culture: Green or Greenwash? by Nicole Parisi-Smith December 6, 2011 4:15 am According to the Surf Industry Manufacturers Association surfboard, skateboard and other hard good accessory sale numbers increased by 35% in 2010. Along with surf industry growth growth comes increased impact on the environment – from foam surfboards and … Continue reading The Surf Culture: Green or Greenwash?

Qld man killed in apparent croc or shark attack

VIA – SMH Qld man killed in apparent croc attack Patrick Caruana December 6, 2011 – 6:19PM AAP A Cairns barge captain has been killed in an apparent crocodile attack in waters off the Cape York peninsula. David Fordson, 49, was found dead in remote waters near Bushie Islet, six kilometres from the Queensland coastline … Continue reading Qld man killed in apparent croc or shark attack

Shaun White's X-Rated Photos Need to Stay Unpurchased

VIA – BLEACHER REPORT Shaun White’s X-Rated Photos Need to Stay Unpurchased By Richard Langford (Featured Columnist) on December 5, 2011 All I want for Christmas is for naked pictures of Shaun White to stay unpurchased and unpublished. I don’t want to surf the web in constant fear that I may accidentally click the wrong … Continue reading Shaun White's X-Rated Photos Need to Stay Unpurchased

Cocoa Beach Surf and Fishing Report For Monday December 5, 2011 #SurfReport

VIA – BREVARD TIMES Cocoa Beach Surf and Fishing Report For Monday December 5, 2011 Monday, December 5, 2011 Always check the Front Page of Brevard Times.com each morning for the latest Surf and Fishing Report, or follow us on Facebook or Twitter to receive automatic updates. As of 6:30 a.m. on Monday December 5, … Continue reading Cocoa Beach Surf and Fishing Report For Monday December 5, 2011 #SurfReport

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Fisherman on Vancouver Island invents killer-whale powered seal repellent ‘Orca-Stra

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Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…

VIA – WNCT: Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet By: Jennifer Moore Published: August 11, 2011 Updated: August 11, 2011 – 11:13 PM BEAUFORT INLET, N.C. – A man bit by a shark out to sea will need surgery according to Morehead City authorities. Fire officials tell 9OYS the man was out fishing with … Continue reading Shark bites man fishing off Beaufort inlet – Jumps off boat onto shark, gets bit…

PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail

VIA – SF GATE PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail Sapna Maheshwari, ©2012 Bloomberg News Published 10:57 a.m., Monday, July 9, 2012 July 9 (Bloomberg) — Pacific Sunwear of California Inc., which made surf and skate styles cool for millions of U.S. teens, is trying to avoid a wipeout. After popularizing such brands as … Continue reading PacSun Risks Wipeout as Investors Shun Surf-Gear Seller: Retail