Thursday, September 27, 2007
Thursday, September 6, 2007
20 Foot Great White Attacks Surfer Monterey, CA
Shark News
White shark attacks surfer at Marina State Beach
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 29 August, 2007 : - - Marina State Beach, Monterey, Ca -- On August 28, 2007 Todd Endres, 24, was attacked by a large white shark while surfing with 8 - 10 other surfers off Marina State Beach near Moss Landing in Monterey Bay. The attack occurred about 11 AM according to Loren Rex a California State Parks spokesman.
To witnesses it appeared as though the shark pulled the surfer under the water with the initial strike. The shark then grabbed Endres a second time before releasing him and swimming away. The victim was observed striking the shark several times during the attack. The shark was estimated to be 20 feet in length.
Endres was airlifted by helicopter to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. Although in serious condition he is expected to recover. Marina State Beach is about 35 miles South of Santa Cruz and is a favorite location for surfing. Officials have closed all beaches from Monterey State Beach to Moss Landing, a 15-mile stretch, and are prohibiting anyone from entering the water until Friday.
www.sharkresearchcommittee.com
White shark attacks surfer at Marina State Beach
Surfersvillage Global Surf News, 29 August, 2007 : - - Marina State Beach, Monterey, Ca -- On August 28, 2007 Todd Endres, 24, was attacked by a large white shark while surfing with 8 - 10 other surfers off Marina State Beach near Moss Landing in Monterey Bay. The attack occurred about 11 AM according to Loren Rex a California State Parks spokesman.
To witnesses it appeared as though the shark pulled the surfer under the water with the initial strike. The shark then grabbed Endres a second time before releasing him and swimming away. The victim was observed striking the shark several times during the attack. The shark was estimated to be 20 feet in length.
Endres was airlifted by helicopter to Santa Clara Valley Medical Center where he underwent emergency surgery. Although in serious condition he is expected to recover. Marina State Beach is about 35 miles South of Santa Cruz and is a favorite location for surfing. Officials have closed all beaches from Monterey State Beach to Moss Landing, a 15-mile stretch, and are prohibiting anyone from entering the water until Friday.
www.sharkresearchcommittee.com
Monterey Bay Aquarium has Great White on Display
This is the third baby great white the aquarium has brought to its aquarium for the public to see.
Monterey Bay Aquarium Puts Another Great White Shark On Display; 'Emissary For Ocean Conservation'
He is a male shark and will be kept until he is too big and as long as his health is good. You can view him from 7a.m. until 7p.m. on the outer bay web cam
Monterey Bay Aquarium Puts Another Great White Shark On Display; 'Emissary For Ocean Conservation'
He is a male shark and will be kept until he is too big and as long as his health is good. You can view him from 7a.m. until 7p.m. on the outer bay web cam
Monday, June 4, 2007
Stumble It!cephalopodcast.com » sharks
cephalopodcast.com » sharks Genie Clark is another shark expert I've admired for a long time.
Sunday, June 3, 2007
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