Rip Curl faces boycott calls
The Australian brand's inclusion of transgender surfer Sasha Jane Lowerson on its Instagram page has sparked outrage.
Bethany Hamilton's transgender remark sparks boycott of women's event
The Women's Fund of the Oshkosh Area Community Foundation recently named Hamilton as a keynote speaker for an upcoming event.
Ivanka Trump surfing video prompts tidal waves of jokes, memes
A video of the former president's daughter surfing on vacation has gone viral following her civil fraud trial childcare claims.
Surfer killed by 13-ft great white shark, witnesses fear: "He grabbed him"
"He pulled him back down, brought him back up, pulled him back down again," one witness told local media.
Man who went viral after taking his pet snake surfing fined $1,500
"The man was brought to our attention when he appeared in local media taking his python into the surf," said senior wildlife officer Jonathan McDonald.
Man on Hawaii honeymoon left paralyzed after surfing accident
"The disease itself is rare so there are no standardized treatment options as of yet," the man's wife, Cho Pak, wrote on her husband's GoFundMe page.
How Jonah Hill triggered Sarah Brady, according to therapists
Relationship experts speak to Newsweek about obsession and learning to keep yourself safe from manipulation.
Sarah Brady says she "feels bad" for Jonah Hill after exposing texts
Surf instructor and model Brady has continued to publicly discuss her relationship with actor Hill.
Unbelievable moment dolphin pod is caught surfing wave in sync: "Wow"
"I have never seen so many dolphins riding one wave together like that," Jessica Blacklow told Newsweek.
Shark attack survivor punched predator as water turned red
Mike Morita, 58, had his right foot amputated after a tiger shark bit down on it while he was surfing.
Watch as Florida's dog surfing competition is "back by popular demand"
Dogs of all breeds can take part in the competition, as one of the event organizers told Newsweek all that matters is that they like the water.
Enormous dead oozing whale covered in barnacles washes up on beach
The mammal is thought to have likely died from natural causes such as old age, and was removed from the beach via a truck and taken to a landfill site.
Why San Francisco is at risk of 20ft waves—and why they may get even bigger
"Storms and atmospheric fronts create large swells that can travel tens of thousands of [miles] across the ocean," wave expert Shane Keating told Newsweek.
Surfer Kalani David Had Previous Seizure In Water Before Tragic Death
His neurologist told him to avoid surfing and driving until the seizures stop, David wrote in a June 2022 post.
Tributes Paid to Surfer-Skateboarder Kalani David, Following Reported Death
Kalani David reportedly died of a seizure in Costa Rica, according to reports.
Surfing Golden Retriever Recovering From Cancer Raises $1M For Charity
Ricochet has raised over $1 million for charities and individuals since the start of her career.
Sasha Jane Lowerson, First Transgender Surfer, Wins Women's Competitions
Lowerson won the 2019 Western Australia state title, competing as Ryan Egan, before transitioning a couple of years later.
Yellow Lab Wins Dog Surfing Championship After Sharks Cause Half-Hour Delay
Lily's sister Laila is also a surfing dog, so the enjoyment of watersports clearly runs—or swims—in the family.
The Biggest Waves Ever as 'Extreme' 60ft Rogue Wave Detected in Canada
The rogue wave was one of the biggest of its kind, towering over the sea at nearly 58 feet high. But even that's dwarfed by some other monster waves.
Catching the Perfect Waves and Photos With Surf Photographer Chris Burkard
From the deserts of Oman to the eerie waves beneath the Northern Lights of Iceland, here's a selection of some of surf photographer and conservation advocate Chris Burkard's favorite shots and his stories behind the images—where they were taken and how they came to be, in his own words.
Unusually Aggressive Shark Chases Surfers off California Coast
The shark pursued Timothy Reck and a fellow surfer into the shallows off North Salmon Creek Beach, Sonoma County.
Woman Dodges Wild Boar Attack While Surfing, Escapes With Bitten Surfboard
The surfer used her surfboard as a shield when the boar, who appeared to be injured, swam closer to her.
'I Gave Up Alcohol 7 Years Ago—Now My Life is Amazing'
My life for a good four years was drinking a bottle of Jack Daniels, a bottle of wine and 15-20 beers or ciders a day. I would get up, walk to the shop and buy alcohol and then fall asleep on the sofa having drunk all day.
Victim Recalls Being in Water With Great White Shark After Severe Bite
Eric Steinley was attacked while surfing on October 3, with the great white grabbing his leg and pulling him under.
This Is What a Great White Shark Sees When You're Swimming Above
Researchers found huge similarities in the visual profile of swimmers, surfers and seals, potentially explaining mistaken identity attacks.
'The Ultimate Surfer' Contestants: All the Cast Members Taking Part
Find out more about the 14 athletes hoping to impress surfing legend Kelly Slater in the new ABC reality series "The Ultimate Surfer."
Woman Stuns People by Surfing in High Heels While Applying Make-up
Cassandra Hildebrand makes it look like a breeze as she drinks a morning coffee, reads the paper and even plays golf off her board.
Kia Debuts Surf-Ready Soul EV Concep
Kia Motors UK announced a one-of-a-kind Soul EV for the Boardmasters 2021 festival in Cornwall, England. The car is modded to fit a surfer's lifestyle.
Shark Joins Surfer on Wave Before Leaping in the Air, Spinning Four Times
Video footage shows the 15-year-old surfer's impressive poise, but he was ultimately outshone when the shark rotated through the air.
New Olympic Sports 2021—Full List of New Additions to the Tokyo Olympics
Tokyo will see the addition of new Olympic sports. Surfing, skateboarding, climbing and karate make their Olympic debut, while baseball and softball return.