Laird obviously had too much sun this day. When TMZ sports interviewed him on the subject of shark attacks he came out with an outrageously sexist and quite unfounded claim.
“The biggest most common reason to be bit is a woman with her period. You know most people don’t event think about that, obviously if a woman has her period there’s a certain amount of blood in the water. It’s kind of like running around with a lightning rod and wondering why you get struck by lightning.”
So really Laird? So women are to blame for the statistically small amount of shark attacks around the globe… Not over fishing, not more humans, it’s girls daring to go into the water. You’ve heard of tampons right? Hmm…
A 2015 report found that since 1941 there have been 1132 recorded shark attacks in Australia, of which 968 involved men, and only 64 women. So statistically there is more likely to be a correlation between the consumption of Toheeys New and attacks than anything to do with women and what time of the month it is.
Dr Chris Lowe, head of California State University, Long Beach’s shark lab said, “The amount of blood that is produced during menstruation is so small that it becomes background with all of the other components in the water. It would be very difficult for a shark to localise that.”
Outside magazine summed it up concisely “All of this means that sharks probably won’t pick up on your period from two miles away and make a beeline for your uterus.”
Or you can read an interesting bit on the actual science here…
“Drop down hit the lip” “Wapah” “So pitted” Micah Peasley carved himself into surf history with perhaps the funniest media interview ever given by a surfer. The interview in 2002 went viral interview before going viral was even a thing.
100 million views, billions of imitations and 15 years later Micah has admitted the hoaxed the reporter, and most the world in a moment of improvised surf comedy genius.
Fox caught up with him and found a happy surf instructor.
South coast locals have produces a printed guide to help protect the jewel the south coast crown; K Bay.
Kimmeridge is located in the heart of the privately owned estate. Due to the rise in its popularity over the years issues have begun to arise due to lack of knowledge, experience and inappropriate behaviour.
Several novices have had to be rescued recently, or have wandered into private areas they shouldn’t be in, so in an attempt together everyone on the same sheet and not pissing off the landowners ( which could lead to access being denied) locals have produced and eight page leaflet with maps, etiquette and advice for visitors. Advice for surfers, windsurfers, kitesurfers, SUP”s and hydrofoils are included.
As with Porthleven a few inconsiderate or gobby surfers can cause problems but if everyone shares, educates and listens to advice problems can be easily avoided.
Cover shot; Gary Knights on a screamer Photo Dorset Surf Photography
Sebastian Zietz and Friends hit the beautiful location of Margaret River in the South West of Western Australia, the boys score fun waves and good times including a 10 for Seabass at North Point. Then moving off to Bells Beach on the Surf Coast of Victoria for a bonus section of long right hand walls and turns. The clip features Seabass, Jay Davies, Jack Robinson, Josh Kerr, Jack Freestone, Felipe Toledo, Ryan Callinan, John Florence, Joel Parkinson and Jacob Wilcox.
You can live in it, DIY in it, put your quiver in it, or just lock yourself in when you are hungover. Hell you can even store gardening equipment in it! Up to you…
All you have to do is email [email protected] telling why you need this shed so bad. Funniest reason wins. (UK entries only – sorry!)
