Category Archives: USA

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…

High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach

VIA – NBC LOS ANGELES U.S. Open of Surfing Arrives to Huntington Beach High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach 500,000 spectators are expected to descend upon Huntington Beach this weekend for the U.S. Open of Surfing event. The city hopes they spend some of their hard earned dollars. By Vikki Vargas and Julie … Continue reading High Surf Could Bring Dollars to Huntington Beach

WEEKEND KAUAI OCEAN REPORT – HAWAII #SURFREPORT

VIA – KAUAIEXPLORER KAUAI OCEAN REPORT updated: Jul 29, 2011 11:27AM Supported by the Kauai Fire Department Ocean Safety Bureau. Forecast and warning information provided by the National Weather Service. Use caution on South & East shores. Easterly wind-swell plus building South swell. Currents & surf at exposed areas. Consult lifeguards before entering the water … Continue reading WEEKEND KAUAI OCEAN REPORT – HAWAII #SURFREPORT

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

VIDEO: Crowds flock to see whale in California river

VIA – TODAYSTHV Crowds flock to see whale in California river 2:35 PM, Jul 29, 2011 KLAMATH RIVER, Calif. (CNN) – A whale has taken quite a liking to a river in California’s North Coast. The 40-foot gray whale showed up in the Klamath River about a month ago. But crowds still flock to see … Continue reading VIDEO: Crowds flock to see whale in California river

Nothing Taken for Granted at Vigil for Surfer Dan Bobis

VIA – LONGBEACHPATCH Nothing Taken for Granted at Vigil for Bobis Friends share lessons learned in wake of surfer’s death. By Joseph Kellard 11:32am A vigil held for Dan Bobis on Thursday evening, just hours after the surfer’s body was found in the ocean off an Indonesian island, was marked by friends taking lessons from … Continue reading Nothing Taken for Granted at Vigil for Surfer Dan Bobis

Surfer Who Died Near Ocean Beach Identified, Cause Of Death Still Unknown

VIA – SF APPEAL Surfer Who Died Near Ocean Beach Identified, Cause Of Death Still Unknown July 29, 2011 by April Siese A man found unconscious floating near Ocean Beach Wednesday afternoon has died, the SF Medical Examiner says. A woman walking her dog along the north end of Ocean Beach came upon an unconscious, … Continue reading Surfer Who Died Near Ocean Beach Identified, Cause Of Death Still Unknown