Not “Demonic” but “Domoic” — Sickened Sea Lions Attacking Beachgoers in California

The BBC reports that last month a surfer paddling off the coast of Southern California was attacked by a sea lion that lunged at him, bit him, and dragged him off his board.  “It looked possessed,”  the surfer, Rj LaMendola … Continue reading

Drone Capture of First Ever Video of Newborn Great White Shark?

Carlos Gauna is a filmmaker and professional photographer based in Southern California who has shot an impressive portfolio of drone videos of sharks for his YouTube channel TheMalibuArtist. On July 9, 2023, Carlos captured some truly remarkable video and photos … Continue reading

The Fishermen, the Swimmer and the Great White Shark off Manhattan Beach

This weekend, Steven Robles, 40, was swimming off Manhattan Beach in Southern California on Saturday morning when he was attacked by a juvenile 7′ long great white shark. He suffered a single bite wound on the right side of his … Continue reading

Weird Beachcombing News – Beach Rocks Set Woman’s Shorts On Fire

Not quite too sure what to make of this. Of all sports, beachcombing seems like one of the safest.  Apparently, a woman, beachcombing with her family on a San Clemente Beach in Southern California, pocketed a few rocks which may have contained … Continue reading

Two Gray Whales Caught in Nets in One Week off Southern California

According to the Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society, fishing nets are the biggest killer of whales and dolphins across the globe. Last week alone, two gray whales migrating off the coast of California were caught in fishing nets. A week … Continue reading