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VIDEO: Surfers Oblivious to Huge Shark Circling in the Depths Below

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SwellBrains | June 25, 2020
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VIDEO: Man Catches Shark With Bare Hands on Delaware Beach

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A swimmer was caught on camera this weekend catching a shark with his bare hands at Cape Henlopen State Park Beach in Delaware. FOX is reporting that the man has professional training and was trying to remove a hook from the shark’s jaw.  It is illegal in Delaware to fish for sharks – and if you do catch them, you are […]

SwellBrains | June 24, 2020
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Powerful 7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Southern Mexico This Morning, Tsunami Warning Issued

People living on the Pacific Coast of southern Mexico awoke to the earth trembling this morning, followed by a startling tsunami warning after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit in the state of Oaxaca.  That’ll get you out of bed. Fox News reports that the United States Geological Survey (USGS) said the quake had a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 and struck at 11:29 a.m. […]

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SwellBrains | June 23, 2020
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VIDEO: Bodysurfing Some of the World’s Biggest Waves

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SwellBrains | June 22, 2020
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VIDEO: Mickey Smith — Dark Side of the Lens

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SwellBrains | June 19, 2020
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VIDEO: 12-Foot Great White Shark Filmed Circling Kayaker off Monterey Bay, CA Same Day Surfer Was Killed

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A 12 foot Great White Shark peacefully investigates a kayaker in the Monterey Bay hours after a fatal shark attack on 5/9/2020. This is not the same shark involved in the attack. Related: UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business

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SwellBrains | May 16, 2020
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5 Experienced Surfers Killed in Rough, Foamy Seas Off Coast of Netherlands

The Dutch surf community is in mourning following the tragedy on Monday that claimed the lives of five experienced surfers. Related: UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business At least five surfers are known to have died at Scheveningen beach, 30-miles from Amsterdam, in the Netherlands. The group ventured out during a […]

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SwellBrains | May 13, 2020
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UPDATE: Surfer Killed in Shark Attack in Santa Cruz County, CA Ran Local Surf Business

Ben Kelly, surfer, great white,

The 26-year-old man killed in a shark attack off the coast of California on Saturday was a well-known surfer in the area and had a business shaping surfboards. His death is the first shark fatality in Northern California in over 15-years. Ben Kelly, a former Vanguard University in Orange County student, died after a shark attack on Saturday while surfing at […]

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SwellBrains | May 12, 2020
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Surfer Survives Shark Attack in Australia by Punching Creature Twice in the Face

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SwellBrains | May 11, 2020
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Los Angeles County, CA Will Reopen Beaches on Wednesday

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Officials in Los Angeles County revealed they may begin to reopen beaches as early as Wednesday morning this week, albeit with strict restrictions in place. Beaches were ordered closed on May 1st following a weekend in which tens of thousands of people descended on Newport Beach in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, and beaches in Ventura County, north of LA. […]

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SwellBrains | May 11, 2020
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California Governor Allows Beaches to Reopen | Active Use Only During Specific Weekday Times

Newport Beach, California,

California Governor Gavin Newsom’s administration has approved plans to reopen Orange County beaches after he shut them down last week to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Two cities had threatened lawsuits against the Governor, and a number of protests were held at beaches against the order. Related: 2 Californian Beach Cities Vote For Legal Action Against Governor for Closing Beaches Gov […]

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SwellBrains | May 7, 2020
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World Surf League Postpones/Cancels All Events Through July | Announces New ‘World Title Surf-Off’ Format for 2021

Kelly Slater at Teahupoo, Tahiti where we placed 2nd this year.

Due to the continued evolution of the COVID-19 pandemic, the World Surf League (WSL) is postponing or canceling all events, at all levels of competition, through the end of June. The WSL will continue to monitor the situation and make the next call in early June. “Where and when we will run this year is still very much an open […]

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SwellBrains | May 2, 2020
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2 Californian Beach Cities Vote For Legal Action Against Governor for Closing Beaches

Newport Beach, California,

Two Southern California beach cities have voted to file an injunction against Governor Gavin Newsom’s order to close all beaches in Orange County. The order followed a weekend in which tens of thousands of people descended on Newport Beach in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, and beaches in Ventura County, north of LA. Newsom called this an example of “what […]

SwellBrains | May 1, 2020
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Governor of California Will Today Order All Beaches and State Parks Closed

Newport Beach, California,

A memo sent to Californian police chiefs reveals that California Governor Gavin Newsom will announce today that he will order all beaches and state parks closed starting Friday, May 1st after people flocked to beaches during the weekend heatwave despite his social distancing order. After the well-publicized media coverage of overcrowded beaches this past weekend, in violation of Governor Newsom’s Shelter in […]

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SwellBrains | April 30, 2020
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VIDEO: Cool Footage of Surfer Riding Bioluminescent Waves in San Diego, CA

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SwellBrains | April 29, 2020
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Heatwave Draws Over 50,000 People to Californian Beaches Despite Stay-at-Home Measures

Newport Beach, California,

A heatwave encouraged an estimated 50,000 people to descend on beaches in California, despite stay-at-home and social distancing measures still being in place.  Related: Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on California Beach Thousands flocked to Newport Beach and Huntington Beach on Friday and Saturday. Police in Pacific Grove closed the Lovers Point […]

SwellBrains | April 27, 2020
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San Clemente, CA to Begin Reopening Beaches This Weekend

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Two weeks after closing them, San Clemente City Council voted unanimously on Tuesday to begin reopening city beaches for exercise and surfing. An online petition signed by 2,500 people asked for the reopening of local beaches “for the physical and mental well-being” of the community. Related: Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on […]

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SwellBrains | April 23, 2020
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Civil Disobedience: Town Mayor Comments on Video of Lone Surfer Running from Law Enforcement on California Beach

In an official letter released by the town of Little Coronado, California’s mayor, Rich Bailey, and headlined, Can We All Agree That Surfing Should Not Be a Crime, the mayor writes: “A viral video from earlier this week shows a lone surfer, in the ocean near La Jolla, fleeing the water as multiple law enforcement officials chase him down in […]

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SwellBrains | April 21, 2020
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Hawaii Governor Orders All Beaches CLOSED After Recent Overuse | But You Can Still Surf

Hawaii Governor David Ige ordered all state-owned beached closed yesterday, April 17th, 2020 due to the Coronavirus crisis and due to “many people are continuing to access beaches, waters, and trails for social and recreational activities without proper social distancing during the COVID-19 crisis.” Violating these new rules can come with a fine of up to $5,000 and/or 1 year […]

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SwellBrains | April 18, 2020
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VIDEO: Santa Cruz County, CA to Reopen Beaches, Parks, and Lift Ban on Surfing

The Santa Cruz County health officer is planning to reopen beaches, parks, and to lift the ban on surfing this Thursday, April 16.  “We’re seeing a very flattened curve in Santa Cruz County, which makes me feel optimistic and I believe that our community members will appreciate the privilege of being able to utilize the beaches and parks in our […]

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SwellBrains | April 15, 2020
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