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Report: Deadly Shark Attacks Surge at Beaches Popular with Surfers

Shark attacks, particularly of the fatal variety, rose in 2025. According to the latest findings from the Florida Museum’s International Shark Attack File, last year saw an uptick in shark attack deaths, following a drop in 2024.

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Switching to this Algae-Based Ink Could Equal Taking 25,000,000 Cars Off The Road

Around the world innovations have been rapidly advancing recycling programs to the point that countries like Sweden, South Korea, and Austria have reduced waste to a degree far greater than the United States.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 19

‘Super’ El Niño Threat Looms in 2026, Expert Warns of Extreme Weather (Video)

El Niño has a mythical status among surfers, skiers, and weather enthusiasts. Nearly every year, folks speculate – will the weather phenomenon happen? What will it look like?

Surfing News / SURFER / February 19

How a Brand That Started Making Pants for NBA Players is Evolving Surf Culture

Say what you want about the surf industry (it's all valid) but the culture continues to quietly thrive and create. A recent conversation with Mehr Alejandro and Philippe Zarif, founders of Mulch, a San Clemente based label and gallery space, offered a unique window into one brand that is doing things with integrity and style.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 19

Boat Demolished by ‘Strong Waves’ at Indonesia Surf Spot (Video)

At certain surf spots, merely paddling out is a feat of endurance. But the thing about surfing, depending on the size of the board, is the duckdive. When a wave approaches, if the board is short of enough, one can dip the nose and plunge beneath it.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 19

These Are My New Favorite Bodysurfing Fins

With late-winter storms currently lashing U.S. coasts, picking up a new pair of bodysurfing fins may not be top of mind. And while summer feels like it's forever away, it’s really the perfect time to gear up for the warmer days ahead. As an open and out-of-the-closet fin nerd, I love me a fresh pair of flippers.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 19

Surfers Dodge Jet Ski at Crowded Pipeline: ‘Can’t Believe This Happened’ (Video)

The North Shore of Oahu is one of the world’s most crowded surf zones. Even at the Seven Mile Miracle’s most expert waves – Pipeline, Backdoor, Off the Wall, Waimea Bay – the lineups are packed.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 18

Two Pro Surfers and Legendary Shaper Bob McTavish Build the Perfect Bali Quiver (Video)

When it comes to surf films, its common for them to take a certain tone—airs, punk rock, heavy surf and an all around seriousness. Nothing against that

Surfing News / SURFER / February 18

'Still Gonna Send It': From Pro Snowboarder to Adaptive Surfing World Tour

Chris Waker was one of those guys I heard legends about before we finally met. A lot of my friend group from college had grown up with him in Vermont and his name frequently popped up.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 18

Lost Shore Surf Resort Named ‘World’s Best Surf Park’ with $23.75M First-Year Profit

In the modern wave pool era, the brave new world of synthetic surfing, there are numerous players, all vying for supremacy. But which is the best? Well, it’s somewhat of a subjective matter – as with what types of waves surfers prefer more generally.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 17

Keep Your Boards Fast and Your Plans Loose: Scoring in Oaxaca

Years ago I had a glorious extended stay in Oaxaca in October. I gave myself plenty of time and scored--the surf was steady for the whole time. There was only one day we stayed out of the water and we went up into the mountains to visit a coffee farm and then to palenque (mezcal farm and distillery).

Surfing News / SURFER / February 16

Hey Dibi: How Do You Start A Surf School?

Editor’s Note: Have a question for Dibi Fletcher? She’s definitely got answers. Or at least a perspective. Don’t hold back, shoot her a DM on Instagram and ask away.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 16

Honolulu’s “First” Ocean Safety Chief Has Big Plans

Honolulu Ocean Safety Chief Kurt Lager, who joined the department in 2005 with scuba, cliff, and swift-water rescue certifications has been the interim Ocean Safety Chief for nearly two years, was sworn into a five-year term this past December.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 15

Locals Only: Surf Spots Where You Are Least Likely To Get A Wave

“That’s the thing about the Bay Boys and their thuggish behavior: they've kept their break free of crowds. Localism works,” Matt Warshaw. The eminent surf historian has a point.

Colin Jost Demoted from 2026 Olympics After Surfing Stint in Tahiti (Video)

At the Paris 2024 Olympics, in which the surfing portion of the games was held 10,000 miles away from the City of Lights, Saturday Night Live comedian Colin Jost was sent to Teahupo’o, Tahiti to cover surfing.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 15

Waimea Bay Shorebreak Rescue: 74-Year-Old Tourist in Critical Condition

On Saturday, a man was found unresponsive in the water at Waimea Bay. Lifeguards at the famed big wave surf spot sprang into action, grabbing the 74-year-old tourist from the shorebreak, and began CPR on shore.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 15

Bert Kreischer’s Life Lesson About Surfing: ‘It’s Not About the Big Waves’ (Video)

I’ve told this story a handful of times, but here it goes again. A few years back, I was surfing at Turtle Bay on the North Shore of Oahu. A small day.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 15

Surf Spots We Could Lose Forever — And The Battle To Save Them

At any one point, hundreds, if not thousands, of surf spots are under critical threat. This could be due to a number of different elements including coastal developments, erosion, climate change, natural shifts of bathymetry – there are dozens of reasons why a surf zone can become endangered.

Surfing News / SURFER / February 14

Cargo Ship Creates ‘Insane’ Wave from Huge Boat Wake (Video)

It’s a simple scientific equation. When a large object enters a body of water, displacement occurs. The largest tsunami ever recorded happened from such an instance, with a huge landslide falling into a bay, and creating a whopping 1,720 feet…supposedly.