VIA – CBS LA Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach MANHATTAN BEACH (CBS) — Somali pirates are threatening to kill a surfing journalist from Manhattan Beach if Navy SEALs attempt to rescue him. Michael Scott Moore, who is researching for a book on piracy, was abducted 10 days ago by at least … Continue reading Somali Pirates Threaten To Kill Surfing Journalist From Manhattan Beach
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PHOTOS (WARNING): Shark Kills Man Swimming In Shallow Water
VIA – SKY NEWS Shark Kills Man Swimming In Shallow Water Rescuers pull Lungisani Msungubana from the water after the shark attack 5:46pm UK, Monday January 16, 2012 A South African man has been killed by a shark while swimming in waist-deep water at one of the world’s deadliest spots for attacks. Lungisani Msungubana, 25, … Continue reading PHOTOS (WARNING): Shark Kills Man Swimming In Shallow Water
Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies
VIA – ESPN Frank Quirarte – RIP Sean Collins, 1952-2011. Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies By Jake Howard ESPN.com Archive The surf world is in mourning Monday evening as word of Surfline founder Sean Collins’ passing is reverberating around the globe. Collins died Monday afternoon near his home in Seal Beach, Calif., according to the Orange … Continue reading Surf-forecasting pioneer Collins dies
Billabong Pipeline Masters in Memory of Andy Irons ON LIVE NOW! 8 to 12 Ft Waves!!!
Billabong Pipeline Masters is ON LIVE NOW! Heats due up! SEMI #1 Joel Parkinson AUS vs Kelly Slater USA Triple Crown WINNER: 1. John John Florence (HAW) FOR THE LIVE FEED GO HERE NOW! http://vanstriplecrownofsurfing.com/billabongpipemasters2011/live-gb/
Riding on the crest of a wave… on a step ladder: Meet the alternative Cape Town surfers
VIA – DAILY MAIL UK AND @maudnaudchristine Riding on the crest of a wave… on a step ladder: Meet the alternative Cape Town surfers By Damien Gayle Last updated at 3:56 PM on 20th November 2011 For most mortals, merely balancing on a board skimming its way back to shore is a task that requires … Continue reading Riding on the crest of a wave… on a step ladder: Meet the alternative Cape Town surfers
Surfer presumed drowned
VIA – IOL ZA Surfer presumed drowned SA Time: Wednesday, November 16, 2011 5:42:32 AM A man is presumed drowned after being swept out to sea at Port Alfred in the Eastern Cape, said the National Sea Rescue Institute. Spokesman Craig Lambinon said: “At 06h33 NSRI Port Alfred volunteer duty sea rescue crew were activated … Continue reading Surfer presumed drowned
Underwater photography couple put the snap into shark bite
VIA – NEN MEDIA Underwater photography couple put the snap into shark bite Tom Brooks-Pollock November 10, 2011 A husband-and-wife photography team are making a splash with their amazing underwater snaps. Nick Robertson-Brown and wife Caroline have travelled the world to capture the wonders of the ocean – including everything from sharks to shipwrecks. The … Continue reading Underwater photography couple put the snap into shark bite
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South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing #SurfReport
VIA – HUFF POST Brett Archibald, South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing Posted: 04/18/2013 4:42 pm EDT A missing South African surfer was found alive in the Indian Ocean, where he had been floating for 27 hours after falling overboard. A rescue team found Brett Archibald floating on … Continue reading South African Surfer, Found Floating In The Ocean After 27 Hours Missing #SurfReport
ON LIVE NOW! US OPEN OF SURFING – TODAY'S HEATS: SLATER, SIMPSON, TAJ, FANNING, DANE, JULIAN, FLORES, JOHN JOHN, BOBBY AND MORE!
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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.
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…