Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC By a vote of 38 in favour to 21 opposed, the South Atlantic Whale Sanctuary (SAWS) failed to meet the International Whaling Commission’s (IWC) required 3/4 majority to pass and be established. Greenpeace and a vast coalition of environmental groups … Continue reading Japan and allies thwart South Atlantic Whale sanctuary at the IWC
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Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.
Looks like grounds for a lawsuit fing morons… VIA – NEWS NINE MSN Anger at ‘Shark Men’ after bodyboarder killed A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they ‘chummed’ the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder. … Continue reading Anger at 'Shark Men' after bodyboarder killed – A US documentary crew has faced a backlash online after revealing they 'chummed' the waters near the scene of a shark attack at a South African surf spot which killed a 20-year-old bodyboarder.
PHOTOS: Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming
This poor guy and his family, so sad… VIA – WASHINGTON POST Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming By Associated Press, Updated: Thursday, April 19, 12:03 PM JOHANNESBURG — A shark killed a surfer off Cape Town Thursday, South African police said.Police spokesman Andre Traut said the 20-year-old South … Continue reading PHOTOS: Rescue officials say shark kills surfer off Cape Town; government cancels chumming
Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack
VIA – NEWS 24 Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack 2012-04-19 16:43 Cape Town – The man killed in a shark attack on Thursday has been identified as a promising young South African bodyboarder. The bodyboarder, 20 year-old David Lilienfeld took to the water with a group of friends and his brother around … Continue reading Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack
Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay
VIA – NEWS 24 Surfers in collision in Jeffreys Bay 2012-03-26 11:17 Johannesburg – Three surfers collided, seriously injuring two of them, at Jeffreys Bay in the Eastern Cape at the weekend, the NSRI said on Monday. We found a 15-year-old male and a 16-year-old female both suffering injuries after reportedly colliding with a … Continue reading Surfers injured in collision at Jeffreys Bay
Fishing boat attacked by great white in South Africa
VIA – IOL Fishing boat attacked by great white February 21 2012 at 01:57pm By MICHAEL ENGELMANN An inflatable fishing boat has survived an attack by a great white shark off Strandfontein. The boat was anchored two miles out to sea when the shark attacked. Its crew was fishing for smooth hound sharks, which are … Continue reading Fishing boat attacked by great white in South Africa
VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
What It’s Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards Waves that are big and challenging enough to earn a nomination for the Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards coveted “Ride Of The Year” happen only a handful of times a year at some of the world’s most beautiful and … Continue reading VIDEO: What It's Like To Surf The Biggest Waves In The Billabong XXL Big Wave Awards
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Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack
VIA – NEWS 24 Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack 2012-04-19 16:43 Cape Town – The man killed in a shark attack on Thursday has been identified as a promising young South African bodyboarder. The bodyboarder, 20 year-old David Lilienfeld took to the water with a group of friends and his brother around … Continue reading Promising SA bodyboarder killed in shark attack