Outrages claims, counter-claims!
The insular surfing debate over the efficacy of shark deterrent technologies exploded into public view, overnight, when photographs of Facebook founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg foiling in Hawaii and revealed he was not only wearing a helmet, but a Sharkbanz bracelet, and had painted the bottom of his board in zebra stripes to boot (view here).
Many abundances of caution.
Sharkbanz, the company that makes the bracelets that emit an electromagnetic charge in hopes of scaring sharks, immediately admitted that the 4th richest person in the world had, in fact, purchased its product from the website.
Maybe not great privacy settings.
The mainstream media pounced, taking sides in the pitched dispute. Business Insider posted a quote from the late Erich Ritter, famous for diving with bull sharks, who once said, “These Sharkbanz act only as a psychological safeguard. They have no effect at all.”
Also retold was the story the sixteen-year-old Florida boy who received a Sharkbanz bracelet for his birthday, put it on and was immediately bitten.
At the time, Sharkbanz founder Nathan Garrison told CBS News “I’m really relieved he is ok and he was super positive about his recovery. What happened here is essentially the rarest of shark encounters where Zack jumped off his board and pretty much landed on the shark. If anything it probably helped clear the shark out of the area quicker.”
Classic victim shaming.
Lad Bible, on the other hand, defended the devices as “fancy” and Zuckerberg’s behavior as “taking no chances.”
Have you come down on one side or the other yet or waiting for Taj Burrow’s medical opinion?
More as the story develops.
I bet. – Olympics are cancelled; if not, half the folks who go to Japan will die and/or return to their countries infected & contagious — instead. *Just sane!
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So.. Insider scoop, Zuck actually got charged by a good sized tiger when attempting to foil off the side of the bowl at Hanalei this winter.
I was told he may have actually shit himself in the process and ever since has been super spooked, hence the sharkbanz, stripes, paying lifeguards to run shark safety for him etc
I think it’s because of his cold reptilian blood, the sharks think he’s a big white turtle…
Do we know what sort of localist belt ranking
shitheadZuck hasboughtstolenbeen ‘awarded’ ?I bestowed the honor of Diving belt, it features 30lb of lead
Love that old
Switcheroo.
That actually makes me happy. They’re putting a banner up over their store. It’s similar to the old “j{u}den*not*welcome” of a not so recent event. See, if one wants this merchandise it’s easily obtainable. Just a little more work. That’s capitalism, and whether you agree or disagree with the vendor it’s the outcome. Buttttt, your wallet(s) have an incredible sting if applied in the manner that the voices speak of. F bozos, and f sea lice.
I’d love to to imagine that the amakua of some of the people whose land he stole, is just biding their time until they can drag Zuck down to a painful terrifying watery grave. Maybe not even a shark, but just really angry turtle.
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mmmmmmm…
Yeah I didn’t listen, I just googled “mac +song”
I figured the more dumberer the better.
It was a horny mmmmmm…
probs best I not attempt to watch at work then huh?
Could you do a wrap-up of the action a la Longtom?
Cant understand the lyrics
quiver of interesting clothes and bikinis
some very very good dance moves
highlight goes miniature on a block of cheese and also dances on a taco or cheese covered wrap
Tom has done quite well. I’m gonna save any longtom-esque wrap-up of anything for someplace other than the deep recesses of the comments on this crap article. I will say though that if you harbour any sort of sexual desire towards women, you will wanna bang a small South Korean lady after watching this.
my crowning glory was banging 2 small Japanese women for 2 weeks in Niseko in 2000 – so you not wrong there!!!
Who wants to watch doods surf. – Ladies Ruling !
These people are almost as bad as the condom people. Offering a product that takes away from nature’s natural course. Learn to bareback, Zerk and really feel the juices flow…..
HPV…it’s easy asy as 1,2.3.
“the condom people”
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If you haven’t had Chlamydia at least twice, you haven’t lived
Louis actually makes me feel like I was bitten during the song.
You win! Take that bezos…
Dear Kauai Tiger Sharks,
I implore you do not be deterred. Do not allow Zuckerberg to deprive you of your predatory drive. See his Sharkbanz and don’t be deterred. See his foil board deterrant zebra stripes, and don’t be deterred. Maintain the rage. You do you.
Greetings Mr Otto
Mahalo for your gracious invite to partake without reservation in the culinary pursuit of a certain Mr Zuckerberg. I’m sure that he will be a delicious and kosher delight.
I am a regular tiger resident of Kalihiwai/Hanalei area and as you probably know, the tourists pickins’ have been somewhat slim during the past year. However with covid over and a fresh flush of incoming tourists splashing about again, myself and all my tiger cuzzies look forward to a bountiful season.
Yeah. He could totally get eaten at ______ or ______ or that one wave __________ on the _____ side. For realz! shoootz cuz kine.
Aloha Mr Stick
Personally, my preference for ono kine kaukau is young haole girls. They are way more sweet and tender. My mano braddah’s unko sista’s aunty’s hanai son was lucky enough fo’ grind on Bethany’s arm. That story never fails to get my opu nui rumbling with hunger.
Wow. This is fuckin crazy… Ive never messaged with a real shark before! Aloha & Mahalo Mr. Shark. Dam I’m high.
Watched him through the binos the other day. He has a better chance of being decapitated by the foil than being attacked. His handlers make sure to keep a close eye on him too. Hell(sic) be fine…..
dear Mr Tiger shark , I recently watched a show on Tiger sharks , and how you love eating sea snakes. In fact remains of sea snakes have been found in the stomachs of your kin…..so please Mr Fuckerberg could you paint a few black and white stripes on the bottom of your boards , and put you back on the menu?
real story was surfing Pupekea with Eric A, and saw 3 guys sitting there with Black and white stripes on their boards……..asked Eric…” what are the main sharks you have in Hawaii?” He responded Tiger sharks!” ….I then asked , rather loudly,why are there surfers sitting out here trying to attract Tiger sharks?…..I then told him about the Nat Geo program I’d just seen…and the 3 surfers shit themselves and put their feet up on their bds….
See my comment in the thread.. One almost got him!
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” Mr Banz. are you aware of any body engaging in ocean activity that has been attacked by a shark?”
“I am sure there has been, I think has been several incidents reported in the news that I can recall”
” Thank you, Mr Banz, I am curious, Has there ever been a shark attack on a person engaging in ocean activity whilst using your product?”
“not to my knowledge”
“none?”
“no sir”
“your honour, I rest my case”