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Orca Attacks Sharks in Surf Zone
New Zealand beachgoers witnessed the raw power of nature earlier this week when a killer whale launched a prolong two hour assault on sharks in the surf zone. One shark attempted to beach itself to escape the attack only to be greeted by a barking dog. The incident occurred in Blue Cliffs Beach off New [...]
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Perrow Finishes First in Billabong Pipe Masters
Perrow wins Billabong Pipe Masters while 19 year-old John John Florence takes home his first Vans Triple Crown of Surfing title.
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Garret McNamara Rides the Largest Wave Ever
Ever dreamed of surfing a big wave? How about a 90 footer? That’s exactly what Garrett McNamara did off the coast of Nazare, Portugal. Member of Garrett’s group said it was the largest wave ever successfully negotiated during a tow-surfing session. Garret, who’s in Portugal to study how waves in Nazare Canyon can reach unusual [...]
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Environment – California Bans Trade in Shark Fins
Big ups to Governor Jerry Brown for signing a law that made it illegal in California to trade in shark fins. With the passage of this law the entire west coast is now taking part in the ban. Millions of sharks are killed each year to provide the fins for the Asian delicacy, shark fin [...]
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Surfer Attacked by 10-Foot Shark off Oahu’s North Shore
Joshua Holley, a 28-year-old surfer, was attacked by a 10-foot shark off Oahu's North Shore today. The tiger shark bit Holley repeatedly, letting him go several times before finally latching onto his foot. Holley's father said his son punched the shark twice and made his way back to the shore where his foot was [...]
11 Year Old Texan “Hangs 10 for Haiti”
Every now and then a surfer stands out as epitomizing what the heart of this sport is about. It's even better when one is found that is not just a surfer now, but is also the future of the sport. You may remember our post back in September about the 6th Annual "Ashlyn Would Go" [...]
Big Wave Draw Big Crouds at Waimae Bay
The waves were small for most of the day at Waimea Bay on Oahu's North Shore Monday but by the afternoon they stared cranking. Those who stayed were treated to 20 to 30 foot waves. Share this: Tweet This Post
Apocalypse Later, Surf Now (video)
If the world came to an end where would you be? Would you be surfing? One surfer took on the daunting task of creating a video of an imagined apocalypse from the eyes of a surfer.
Surf Forecasting Pioneer Sean Collins Dies
Sean Collins founder of Surfline.com died Monday afternoon of a heart attack near his home in Seal Beach, California.
Volcano Surfing in Nicaragua
Add some excitement to your surfing adventure and try volcano surfing in Nicaragua. Racing at speeds up to 50 mph down the 2,388 foot volcano, this extreme sport has attracted over 10,000 tourist to the Cordillera de los Maribios mountain range new León.
North Shore Hawaii
Every surfer, from the littlest grom to the oldest surf dude dreams of the promised land, the North Shore of Oahu. We have been lucky enough to visit Oahu three times, going again soon, and stay at Turtle Bay, the nicest resort on the North Shore and which also marks the easternmost edge of surfing [...]
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