Category Archives: Surfing News

Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found

VIA – THE AUSTRALIAN Shark which killed WA surfer won’t be destroyed, even if found AAP September 05, 2011 2:26PM Photo: The popular West Australian surfing spot, Bunker Bay, where a young bodyboarder was killed by a shark. Picture: Leonie Paine Source: The Sunday Times A SEARCH is under way for a large shark that … Continue reading Shark which killed WA surfer won't be destroyed, even if found

Hawaii: Nimitz State Beach Closed After Alleged Shark Bite – Witnesses: Shark Bit Surfer's Board #SurfReport

VIA – KITV HAWAII Nimitz State Beach Closed After Alleged Shark Bite Witnesses: Shark Bit Surfer’s Board POSTED: 1:49 pm HST September 4, 2011 UPDATED: 4:17 pm HST September 4, 2011 Ocean Safety and officials from the Department of Land and Natural Resources have closed Nimitz State Beach near White Plains in Kapolei for a … Continue reading Hawaii: Nimitz State Beach Closed After Alleged Shark Bite – Witnesses: Shark Bit Surfer's Board #SurfReport

Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y.

VIA – LI HERALD Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y. September 4, 2011 Wildcard and Long Beach favorite to go against 10-time ASP champ in sixth heat Anthony Rifilato The two most talked about surfers in the Quiksilver Pro N.Y. competition – reigning 10-time ASP Champion Kelly Slater and hometown hero … Continue reading Stack to face Slater in start of Quiksilver Pro N.Y.

Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

VIA – ABC Local surfers want killer shark destroyed 5 September, 2011 10:29AM AWST By Brooke Bannister Surfers in WA’s South West have called for the shark that killed a 21 year-old man on Sunday to be destroyed. The 21-year-old man, whose name has not been released, was killed when he was attacked by a … Continue reading Local surfers want killer shark destroyed

Dozens of surfers 'paddle out' for surfing teacher

VIA – CF NEWS Dozens of surfers ‘paddle out’ for surfing teacher NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Friends, family and former students gathered to pay tribute to the teacher and surfer who died last month. Surfers remembered Frederick “Fico” Fernandez, 55, an experienced surfer who went out to ride large waves triggered by the passing of … Continue reading Dozens of surfers 'paddle out' for surfing teacher

NEW SMYRNA BEACH : "Paddle Out" planned today for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident

VIA – CF NEWS 13 “Paddle Out” planned for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident Last Updated: Sunday, September 04, 2011 11:29 AM NEW SMYRNA BEACH — Dozens of surfers are expected to take part in a memorial Sunday night to remember a Volusia County teacher, who died while surfing last week. A “paddle … Continue reading NEW SMYRNA BEACH : "Paddle Out" planned today for Volusia County teacher killed in surfing accident