shark attack

This is the second board-bite we’ve heard about this year, the news this time coming from Australia.
A New South Wales surfer, Stephen King (no joke, his name is actually Stephen King), calls himself “the luckiest guy on two legs” after an encounter with a hungry shark left him with… Read the rest

Soul Surfer is the upcoming film version of surfer Bethany Hamilton’s life story–how the teen (and rising surf start) lost her arm in a shark attack and how she persevered after it all.
Soul Surfer… Read the rest will open in theaters this April, and will certainly draw the teen crowd and, likely,

Professional big-wave surfer Frank Solomon was on the deck of his boat enjoying lunch–when he noticed some sharks swimming in the waters below. So, naturally, he decided to jump in with them. Of course, he strapped on his GoPro camera and snorkel first. It’s no wonder one of the sharks… Read the rest

In the world of outdoor adventure, a little understanding and preparation can go a long way. And now, thanks to MNN, who created this awesome shark info graphic, we’re pretty sure you’ll understand enough so as not to become obvious shark bait. That is, unless you’re a kayaker falling into… Read the rest

Australian Professional Surfer Clint Kimmins recently posted to his Facebook page, “Just saw a guy’s leg get ripped off by a bull shark at Burleigh Cove. Soo heavy.”
He posted this as he looked out on the crowded waves, right before he went out to catch a few. Apparently, the… Read the rest

Unfortunately not all sharks have people teeth, which is why scientists in Western Australia have tagged over 70 great white sharks with satellite-tracking darts designed to send out a text message when one of the predators swims within 500 meters of metropolitan beaches.
Researchers have set up a total of… Read the rest

Does Australia really have so many dangerous creatures or is it all a stunt to keep us Americans from realizing how great a tourist destination it is? Either way, this video of a 16-foot great white shark hunting some kayakers ought to be enough to make you postpone that trip… Read the rest