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Hundreds say farewell in ‘surfer’s burial’ – NJ surfers celebrate beloved local

VIA – SHORE NEWS TODAY Hundreds say farewell in ‘surfer’s burial’ Remembering Jack Davis Written by Ann Richardson Tuesday, 02 August 2011 11:11 He was a beloved husband, father, son, brother and friend to many, and a man of many passions. John Henry “Jack” Davis III, waterman, surfer, golfer and car enthusiast, died suddenly on … Continue reading Hundreds say farewell in ‘surfer’s burial’ – NJ surfers celebrate beloved local →

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Riding the wave of grief – South African Surf Champion Shaun Thomson shares his devastating heart break

Tough story, hard to imagine… VIA – IOL LIFESTYLE Riding the wave of grief SA Time: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 5:50:18 AM August 2 2011 at 01:27pm By Helen Grange Baby boomers among us will remember Shaun Tomson well. He was the sexy, sun-kissed surfing champion who fearlessly took on the world’s biggest supertubes, landing … Continue reading Riding the wave of grief – South African Surf Champion Shaun Thomson shares his devastating heart break →

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Surfers honor murdered Melbourne Beach woman with 'gorgeous heart'

VIA: CF NEWS 13 Photo: Surfers paddled out in remembrance of a woman who was killed in Melbourne Beach last week. Surfers honor murdered Melbourne Beach woman with ‘gorgeous heart’ By Margaret Kavanagh, Reporter Last Updated: Sunday, July 31, 2011 6:49 PM MELBOURNE BEACH — Tears fell as loved ones remembered 26-year-old Jesse Burrell during … Continue reading Surfers honor murdered Melbourne Beach woman with 'gorgeous heart' →

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Family devastated by surfer's death – South Africa

VIA – ECR.CO.ZA Newswatch Family devastated by surfer’s death 01 August 2011 – 15:05 Author: Thrishni Subramoney The family of a 20-year-old surfer, who was killed in an accident at Durban North on Saturday, has welcomed a police probe into the incident. Michael Livesey was hit by a car on Chelsea Road as he was … Continue reading Family devastated by surfer's death – South Africa →

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Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos)

VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Gretchen Wegrich, Stoked and Broke: In their element – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action Posted: 07/31/2011 01:30:49 AM PDT On a hot, sunny Saturday in July, Pleasure Point surfer Kristen Jacobsen was bicycling home after a double session. The swell was building as the tide rose, and as … Continue reading Santa Cruz – Local surfers save lives with quick-thinking action (Photos) →

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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… →

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Southern California Great white haven

VIA – PRESSTELEGRAM Great white haven SHARKS: Cal State professor’s research shows their numbers are recovering off the coast. By Kelly Puente, Staff Writer Posted: 07/28/2011 06:03:30 PM PDT Updated: 07/29/2011 09:38:45 AM PDT LONG BEACH – Swimmers and surfers could have some surprising company in the deep waters off the Southern California coast this … Continue reading Southern California Great white haven →

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UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport

Not linked??? Rip currents wouldn’t have been that strong if not for Irene, would this dude even be in the water without the swell? Ahole reporter… VIA – RICHMOND TIMES DIPATCH UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Irene By: Rex Springston Published: August 27, 2011 Updated: August 27, 2011 – 11:24 AM A 22-year-old … Continue reading UPDATE: Drowning of surfer not linked to Hurricane Irene – Virginia Beach #SurfReport →