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The World’s Most Dangerous Shark Zones for Surfing

The World’s Most Dangerous Shark Zones for Surfing

Sharky shark sharks. The source of so much controversy these days and so misunderstood! Sparked by an unprecedented run of fatal attacks off the coast of Reunion Island and Western Australia both starting in 2011, the introduction of new shark culling policies continue to make headlines as they’re continually denounced by animal-rights activists, especially in Australia, less so in Reunion Island where local inhabitants have been more in support of action.

Surfing Stereotypes

Surfing Stereotypes

“Some people say my humor focuses too much on stereotypes. It doesn’t. It focuses on facts.” Sarah Silverman. In an ongoing Tracks series, They look at surfing’s key stereotypes. From whole countries, to entire states, the craft we ride, hair colour, to where we stash our keys before a surf, surfing is positively shitting itself with stereotypes. To not ridicule them, well, would be fucking ridiculous.

Indonesia Receives Awards at South Africa Tourism Fair

Indonesia Receives Awards at South Africa Tourism Fair

Indonesia won two prestigious awards at the largest tourism market and exhibition, entitled “the Gateway Show”, in Johannesburg South Africa, which ran from September 23-25, 2016, Antara News reported.

Fanning Finishes The Job With Win at Jeffreys Bay

Fanning Finishes The Job With Win at Jeffreys Bay

  Three-time WSL Champion Mick Fanning has won the J-Bay Open, defeating John John Florence in an exciting Final in three-to-four foot surf at Jeffreys Bay. Today’s incredible victory comes a year after a dramatic incident during the 2015 J-Bay Open Final where Fanning was attacked on live television by what is believed to be […]

Whale Plays in The Swell With Surfers in South Africa

Whale Plays in The Swell With Surfers in South Africa

The waves off the coast of Hermanus in South Africa can sometimes reach 30-feet tall, making it a popular, particularly those practicing for the Dungens surfing contest, grindtv.com reported.

Deadliest Shark Attack Beaches

Deadliest Shark Attack Beaches

Are you one of those people who can’t go surfing without thinking about sharks? Or maybe you suffer from that totally irrational ‘there’s a shark in the swimming pool’ sensation? Then you might not want to go surfing in these places.

South African Surfer Sets World Record For The Longest Surfing Session

South African Surfer Sets World Record For The Longest Surfing Session

30-year-old South African surfer Josh Enslin attempted and broke the Guinness World Records record for the longest surfing session at Pollock Beach in Port Elizabeth, located in Africa’s Eastern Cape Province, with a marathon effort of 30 hours, 11 minutes.

Two Shark Attacks In Two Days

Two Shark Attacks In Two Days

The past two days have seen two shark attacks in South African coast , neither of them fatal but the second of the two resulting in the loss of a leg.