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Man feared dead from shark attack in Australia
AFP, Published on 08/02/2014
» A man was feared dead from a shark attack Saturday after going missing while spear-fishing off the South Australia coast.
Thousands of Dutch take icy New Year's dip
AFP, Published on 01/01/2014
» Tens of thousands of revellers across the Netherlands braved the chilly winter weather on Wednesday to take a traditional New Year's plunge in the North Sea's icy waters.
Australian surf deadlier than bushfires, sharks
AFP, Published on 27/11/2013
» The Australian surf kills more people than bushfires, cyclones, floods and sharks combined, according to a study released Wednesday which found rip currents were far more likely to be deadly than other natural hazards.
No regrets as French swim star relishes US adventure
AFP, Published on 19/10/2013
» Twice a day, every day, Yannick Agnel dives into the outdoor pool at Meadowbrook, home of the North Baltimore Aquatic Club, swims the equivalent of 14 kilometers (8.7 miles), and feels not a bit of regret.
Sun, sand, surf and radiation in shadow of Fukushima
AFP, Published on 30/08/2013
» With its towering waves, golden sand and stunning scenery, Toyoma beach in Iwaki is an almost perfect spot for surfing -- if only it wasn't just down the coast from Japan's leaking Fukushima nuclear power plant.
Cuba-to-US paddleboarder conquers Straits of Florida
AFP, Published on 03/08/2013
» A 35-year-old jazz musician laid claim Friday to being the first person to cross the treacherous Straits of Florida, separating Cuba and the United States, on a stand-up paddleboard.
Dead southern right whale excites scientists
AFP, Published on 01/08/2013
» A rare southern right whale covered in what appear to be shark bites has washed up on an Australian beach, exciting scientists who Thursday said it will help boost knowledge of the species.
Ocean swimming goes nude in Australia
AFP, Published on 11/03/2013
» Ahead of her first nude ocean swimming race, 43-year-old Sydney mother Jo Davison was a little nervous.
New Zealand man killed in shark attack
AFP, Published on 27/02/2013
» A New Zealand man was killed in a rare shark attack at a popular tourist beach on Wednesday, with police forced to shoot at the predator from a boat to retrieve the victim's body, officials said.
Australia beaches reopen after red algal bloom
AFP, Published on 30/11/2012
» Beaches around southeastern Australia's coastline reopened after a red algal bloom that glowed a phosphorescent blue at night forced them to close to the public.