VIA – DW A plan to catch and kill sharks off West Australia’s coast is set to begin this week. Authorities say their strategy will reduce the risk of attack to members of the public, but critics warn it could harm the ecosystem. Five years ago, Paul de Gelder lost his hand and a leg … Continue reading Australian state divided after shark cull gets the green light #Nature #Environment
VIA – YAHOO AU Champion surfer was seconds from death January 22, 2014, 1:54 pm Champion surfer Joel Parkinson says he was seconds from death after his leg rope got caught on submerged rocks at the weekend. The former world champion has told of being trapped under water in northern NSW and the moment he … Continue reading Champion surfer Joel Parkinson almost drowns over weekend… #Australia #Surf
VIA – SANTA CRUZ SENTINEL Alex Martins, Greg Long and Peter Mel of Santa Cruz scramble to catch the same… ( Dan Coyro ) By JULIE JAG [email protected] Posted: 01/21/2014 09:05:25 PM PST The waves breaking at Maverick’s on Tuesday were big enough to deliver a beating to some of the best big wave … Continue reading Big wave surfing: ‘Massive’ Mavericks Invitational expected to get green light for Friday! #SurfReport #California #HMB
VIA – The Huffington Post | By Carla Herreria Posted: 01/18/2014 12:52 am EST | Updated: 01/18/2014 1:36 am EST This is Mike Coots. When he was 17 years old, he lost his right leg to a shark attack while surfing off waters in his home island of Kauai. For some, his story might be terrifying just … Continue reading Shark Attack Survivor, Mike Coots’s Stunning Instagram Photos Will Keep You Inspired #Photography #Aloha #Surf #Dive #Inspiration
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VIA – DAILY MAIL UK Andrew Cotton is tipped to take the crown of world record holder for the biggest wave ever surfed The 34-year-old caught a wave off the coast of Portugal as the St Jude storm rolled across the Atlantic The break is expected to be measured at around 80ft when officials … Continue reading Chasing the biggest waves in the world: One British father’s quest to surf the biggest wave ever ridden #UK #Surf #Photos
VIA – NBC LA No Charges Against Officers Who Mistook Surfer for Rogue Cop Dorner in Manhunt David Perdue was mistaken for a rogue ex-LAPD officer on a deadly rampage in February By Jason Kandel | Wednesday, Jan 15, 2014 | Updated 8:45 AM PST The Los Angeles District Attorney announced that no criminal … Continue reading #LosAngeles Cops almost shoot surfer by mistake – #Surf #Aloha #LAPD
VIA – NEWS JOURNAL ONLINE New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach By CHRIS GRAHAM, Staff writer send an email to [email protected] August 27, 2011 6:55 PM A New Jersey man was swept out to sea and drowned just north of Flagler Beach this afternoon, sheriff’s officials said. James Palmer, 55, was visiting the … Continue reading Hurricane Irene: New Jersey man drowns north of Flagler Beach