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Surfer bitten in 4th shark attack off Australia’s east coast in 3 days

January 20, 2026January 20, 2026 · Technology

MELBOURNE, Australia — A surfer had minor injuries from being bitten by a shark Tuesday in the fourth attack off the coast of Australia’s most populous state in…

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The ‘Topgolf’ of Surfing Is a $65 Billion Opportunity | Entrepreneur

August 29, 2025August 29, 2025 · Business

Disclosure: Our goal is to feature products and services that we think you’ll find interesting and useful. If you purchase them, Entrepreneur may get a small share of…

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Shark bites 61-year-old Maui surfer, completely severing his leg below the knee

Shark bites 61-year-old Maui surfer, completely severing his leg below the knee

November 1, 2024November 1, 2024 · US News

WAILUKU, Hawaii — A shark bit a Maui surfer Friday and severed his leg, authorities said. The man, 61, was surfing off Waiehu Beach Park Friday morning when…

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Flood, gale warnings in effect through weekend

Flood, gale warnings in effect through weekend

September 20, 2024September 20, 2024 · Boston, Massachusetts Local News

The National Weather Serive has issued coastal flood and high tide advisories through this evening for the North Shore, from Salem to Newburyport. Second and third coastal flood…

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For Surfer Caroline Marks, Winning Olympic Gold at Teahupoʻo Feels Like Just the Beginning – POPSUGAR Australia

For Surfer Caroline Marks, Winning Olympic Gold at Teahupoʻo Feels Like Just the Beginning – POPSUGAR Australia

August 16, 2024August 17, 2024 · Entertainment

There were less than 10 minutes left in the semifinal round of the women’s Olympic surfing event in August 2024, and US surfer Caroline Marks was two points…

Read more For Surfer Caroline Marks, Winning Olympic Gold at Teahupoʻo Feels Like Just the Beginning – POPSUGAR Australia
Team USA’s Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, initiates ‘Selfie Olympics’

Team USA’s Sam Watson sets world record in speed climbing, initiates ‘Selfie Olympics’

August 7, 2024August 7, 2024 · Orlando, Florida Local News

New Olympic sports are making their debut at the Paris Games, with Team USA climber Sam Watson setting a new world record in speed climbing and initiating a…

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Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

Singing, ceremonies and straw hats: Olympics opening ceremony in Tahiti centers Polynesian culture

July 27, 2024August 4, 2024 · World News

PAPARA, Tahiti (AP) — Tahitian dancers in palm-leaf skirts mingled with Olympic surfers, locals and tourists as the opening ceremony for the Summer Games commenced in French Polynesia…

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Popular California beach closed for the holiday after shark bumped surfer off his board

Popular California beach closed for the holiday after shark bumped surfer off his board

May 27, 2024May 27, 2024 · Breaking News

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. — A 2-mile (3.2-kilometer) stretch of a popular Southern California beach was closed for the Memorial Day holiday after a shark bumped a surfer off…

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Legal Marijuana Says Aloha Hawai’i

Legal Marijuana Says Aloha Hawai’i

March 5, 2024March 5, 2024 · Cannabis

The tropical paradise just got a little better, the state’s senate just approved recreational cannabis. Hawaii one of the smallest states and is the 39th most populous 1.4 million…

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This K Hydrofoil Meant for Amateurs Is a Rough Ride

This $13K Hydrofoil Meant for Amateurs Is a Rough Ride

February 25, 2024February 25, 2024 · Gadgets

I’ve been trying to ride this electric hydrofoil board for over an hour now, and have been bleeding for nearly half that time. The open wounds are on…

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Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing. Can locals protect their way of life?

Hundreds are set to descend on Tahiti for Olympic surfing. Can locals protect their way of life?

February 20, 2024February 20, 2024 · Sports

TEAHUPO’O, French Polynesia — Peva Levy said he felt a powerful, natural energy known as “mana” when he surfed Teahupo’o’s waves on a piece of plywood for the…

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Popular California beach closed for the holiday after shark bumped surfer off his board

Surfer dies after shark “encounter” in Hawaii

December 31, 2023December 31, 2023 · US News

PAIA, Hawaii — A surfer in Hawaii has died after being injured in a shark encounter off Maui’s northern shore, according to the Maui Police Department. Authorities stopped…

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Huge surf pounds West Coast and Hawaii, flooding some low-lying areas

Huge surf pounds West Coast and Hawaii, flooding some low-lying areas

December 28, 2023December 28, 2023 · US News

LOS ANGELES — Powerful surf rolled onto beaches on the West Coast and Hawaii on Thursday as a big swell generated by the stormy Pacific Ocean pushed toward…

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Surfer fights for his life after shark attack in Australia | CNN

Surfer fights for his life after shark attack in Australia | CNN

August 25, 2023August 25, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  A surfer is fighting for his life in the hospital after he was attacked by a shark off Australia’s east coast, police said Friday. The 44-year-old…

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Australian surfers rescued in waters off remote Indonesian island after 38 hours missing at sea | CNN

Australian surfers rescued in waters off remote Indonesian island after 38 hours missing at sea | CNN

August 15, 2023August 15, 2023 · Breaking News

CNN  —  Four Australian surfers who went missing after their boat was struck by a storm in a remote part of Indonesia have been rescued after more than…

Read more Australian surfers rescued in waters off remote Indonesian island after 38 hours missing at sea | CNN
Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident

Mikala Jones, Hawaii surfer known for filming inside waves, dies in surfing accident

July 11, 2023July 11, 2023 · US News

HONOLULU — Mikala Jones, a Hawaii surfer known for shooting awe-inspiring photos and videos from the inside of massive, curling waves, has died after a surfing accident in…

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Pay per wave: Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon in the birthplace of surfing

Pay per wave: Native Hawaiians divided over artificial surf lagoon in the birthplace of surfing

May 28, 2023May 28, 2023 · Breaking News

EWA BEACH, Hawaii — Brian Keaulana is the quintessential Native Hawaiian waterman, well-known in Hawaii and beyond for his deep understanding of the ocean, gifted with surfing and…

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Tears Of The Kingdom Made Shield Surfing Even Better

Tears Of The Kingdom Made Shield Surfing Even Better

May 19, 2023May 20, 2023 · Video Gaming

As was the case in Breath of the Wild, The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom lets Link use his shield as an improvised surfing device. It’s…

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Popular California beach closed for the holiday after shark bumped surfer off his board

Pieces that may be from wetsuit, surfboard found after surfer attacked by shark off South Australia

May 15, 2023May 15, 2023 · World News

Searchers have found what appear to be pieces of the wetsuit and surfboard belonging to a 46-year-old surfer who was attacked by a shark off South Australia’s coast…

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Popular California beach closed for the holiday after shark bumped surfer off his board

Man, 58, attacked by shark while surfing off Honolulu

April 9, 2023April 9, 2023 · Breaking News

Authorities say a surfer was in serious condition after being bitten in the leg by a shark off Honolulu HONOLULU — A surfer was in serious condition after…

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