Argentinian surfer hit by shark at nearby Cobblestones…
An Argentinian surfer has been flown to Perth from Margaret River after a shark attack two hours ago at Cobblestones, a hollow reef peak near Margaret River. The man, in his thirties, was reported by paramedics to be “conscious and breathing.”
Friends of the man used leg-ropes to stanch leg wounds.
The surf photographer Peter Jovic, who saw the attack, told the ABC, “There was a lot more thrashing around. After that it was hard to see what was going on. [I] saw the guy who had been attacked get separated from the [surf] board and then start to paddle for an inside wave, which he managed to body surf all the way in. They got him to shore and started working on him to stem the bleeding.”
The WSL responded by suspending competition.
“The World Surf League (WSL) has been alerted to a shark incident that occurred near Gracetown. The safety of our surfers and staff is a top priority for the WSL. We have mitigation protocols in place and will be enhancing those when competition resumes.”
The, ah, women will resume round two when the contest restarts at 10:40, local time with “further enhanced safety measures, including ski and drone presence.”
In 2004, Brad Smith, who was 24, was killed by a shark while surfing at the nearby reef, Lefthanders.
In 2010, Nick Edwards, who was 31, was killed by a shark while surfing South Point, across the Bay from yesterday’s competition at North Point.
In 2011, the bodyboarder Kyle Burden, who was 21, was killed at Bunker Bay, a short drive around the Cape.
In 2013, Chris Boyd, who was 35, was killed by a shark while surfing at Umbies, near Cobblestones.
Meanwhile, Hamelin Bay, which is fifty clicks down the road remains closed after a mass whale beaching resulted in the deaths of more than 140 short finned pilot whales.
“There were concerns over the weekend that the carcasses could attract sharks,” reported the Guardian Express.
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“Surfer and staff safety are top priorities for the WSL, and when competition resumes further enhanced safety measures, including ski and drone presence, will be added to the event’s mitigation protocols. We look forward to a great completion of the event.”
00. WSL, “Hey waves are good so we should run this contest.”
WSL men: “LADIES FIRST, BRAH!”
1. WSL didn’t pay attention to Laird at all so they send the women out
2. WSL doesn’t realize that drones or ski’s stand a chance against sharks. If military or coast guard (that fly mil-spec helos) has problems, drones are just snacks. https://uploads.disquscdn.c…
3. Sharks use electrical means of sensory perception, so they can quickly detect and eat all the drones, leaving the fog of war intact.
1 fish, 2 fish,
red fish, blue fish.
Say! What a lot of fish there are.
This one has a little star.
Yes, some are red
And some are blue.
Some are old,
And some are new.
That shark has done us all a favour.
Fuck me dead Main Break has to be shitter than Brazil and no one has any clue at North Point. Just do what every other sane person would do and head to a vineyard and sack surfing off. As one of the 500 people actually trying to watch the webcast I’d rather watch a break down of the Sémillion grape than this shit.
are you getting that playsuit ad?
No, whats that?
nice gals in playsuits. sorry, off topic. they look French to me and I thought that was what the algorithm was picking up on.
Fucking algorithms mines what’s maybe meant to be a milf but unlike semi hot porn ones this one’s a bit too real.
that’s just an M
bad one?
for serious?
I have seen 58 sharks while surfing and still get spooked every time. Been in during two white attacks and both guys survived, one guy was just his board. The other guy got 100 stitches from ankle to mid calf. They determined that shark to be a salmon shark, so just a small nip. I literally went to surf a spot on the west side of kauai and went to jump into the murky water and saw a legit 8 foot juvenile tiger just cruising. I looked up to see two fisherman honking their horns and flashing their headlights. How about a few shark fishing tournaments?
I love that you’ve counted every damn one. I’m at three.
Don’t ask him about his lovers…
Unfortunately, boars in their compound would merely encourage them!
as a resume writing expert, i’d advise you to avoid mis-using the word “literally”, or risk being mistaken for a 16 year old girl
there’s just so much lacking from this years tour. not sure how it survives.
Surprised Derek Hynd wasn’t straight out there after everyone exited the water.
An aussie shark taking to a brazzo? Mikey Wright should be investigated.
Kelly should install a mechanical Jaws in the surf ranch pool. Sell them Founders Cup tickets!
Hey you age-ist bastard!
He’s only 47. I’m pretty sure he still has his own teeth.
… although Mikey Wright may not, by the end of the week.
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I really want to take that as criticism of my comment, but am unsure from which angle to receive it.
Perhaps from the left, on the cheek.
on no, it was in furtherance. these carp can live in fresh water.
I wrote something bad and deleted
I Had the same wicked thought! Or was it that karmic thing that school children talk about?
A literary strip tease!
Tell you what, I’m pretty fucking over WA and it’s piss weak shark legislation. After living here all my life with access to some of the best surf surf in the world (excluding that stinking turd mainbreak and it’s fossil aged locals), I want out. Would hit up Longtom to rent his chook house on the east coast, but their situation is no better.
France is bereft of man eaters. Fine beachbreaks, cheap wine, pretty girls with yellow teeth. Paradise!
The French are also so much more stylish, take pride in their appearance, and don’t consider active wear as appropriate everyday attire. You’ve got me sold Chas
Here’s something else. One hundred and fifty grand buys a little crib on the beach. Bread real cheap, too.
no shit? what the hell, thought frogs were amphibious. guess its not all Cannes over there. i’d be constipated and happy on those ham and cheese baguettes.
Ham and cheese baguette? Mon dieu, it sounds german to me. Where did you find that?
oh, i’ve never been, read it in a seppo surf mag once. what do they really put on em?
In a baguette? It’s bread, simple bread. Floor, water, yeast and salt. Will cost you 1 US dollar, one is enough for your breakfast and a sandwich for your after morning session, this time with ham and cheese.
can’t stomach the French breakfast.
Those baguettes………..
Fucks wrong with you mate. French food cannot be knocked.
Creme Brule for breaky,lunch n dinner.
They could call me LeCustardguts.
I’m sorry to tell you that even with one hundred and fifty real grand (I mean, US ones), you’ll end up with a crib “not far” from the beach (at least those beaches with waves). With one hundred and fifty australian grand, you should find some motor home still in great condition.
Fuck mate don’t let appearances fool you.
Look first at their long proud history of colonial rule.
Every single country a total fuck up. With la belle france running off and hiding behind laissez faire (a contrivance of their own making) and the ultimate excuse, “But, but we’re French !”.
As the rest of the western world picks up the bill.
Have to laugh as the mighty france deals with the swarm of refugees pouring out of all the nations they’ve fucked over.
You better be a rich cunt, turts. The french understand that.
France – I fart in your general direction.
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Also, I have no money
Feel free to do that. It’s mostly onshore since a while.
Ahhh, the French. Famous also for fucking with their faces and fighting with their feet.
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Too many Euros in France. Rather get eaten.
Plus we all smoke and it’s actively encourage to drink from a young age.
Yep, and a six months winter to calm you down. Yellow teeth? You spotted the only british girl on the whole beach!
ill take spain instead
What DA Hui, man body surfs his way in?
What a beast!
No kidding, that’s gnarly. Much props.
yeah, bet he doesn’t try to Laird it out and move to Malibu either
KP: “We could send the women out? Let me call Laird.”
Laird: “By my calculations the girls have been travelling together in oz for about 2 months, and it’s a new moon soon after the southern autumn equinox today. Yep, the girls periods should be well in sync. Send them out!!”
lol laird will never be able to escape his comments about women’s time of the month and sharks, such a go to comment with shark topics 😀