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Swell Saturdays: Reunion Island Lifts BAN on Surfing Oct. 1st | Shark Bites Off Surfer’s Leg on Oct. 27th

On October 27th, 2013, at Étang-Salé beach just south of Saint Leu on Reunion Island a 24-year-old bodyboarder was attacked by a shark only 20 yards from shore. His leg was completely severed at the thigh. He is reported to be in the hospital in critical conditions at this time. Reunion Island has been the scene of a major shark controversy […]

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SwellBrains | November 9, 2013
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Reunion Island BANS Surfing Due to Shark Attacks | 90 Sharks to Be Killed

“I think it’s stupid. I’m shocked they banned surfing in the area.  If we want to surf, we risk 38€ and possible prison time. If I want to surf, I will.” – Damien Ferrere, 16-year old local told surfermag Reunion Island (a French territory near the east coast of Africa) is one of the best surf destinations on Earth and […]

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SwellBrains | July 31, 2013
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