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Swimmer killed by suspected white shark off Solana Beach San Diego

April 25, 2008 - San Diego - A shark believed to be a great white killed a 66-year-old swimmer with a single, giant bite across both legs Friday as the man trained with a group of triathletes, authorities and witnesses said. Dave Martin, a retired veterinarian from Solana Beach, was attacked at San Diego County's Tide Beach around 7 a.m., authorities and family friend Rob Hill said.

Woody Brown 1912-2008

Woodbridge "Woody" P. Brown, a big-wave surfing pioneer, catamaran designer and early surfboard maker, died last week in Kahului.

He was 96.

Brown, who was also called "Spider" because of his unique stance on the surfboard, died Wednesday from complications caused by a hip fracture, his family said.

Davey Weare wins Quiksilver Pro Durban

Quiksilver Pro Durban

Men's 6 Star WQS Prime
New Pier Durban South Africa
April 13 - 20, 2008

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April 19, 2008 - Bluff, Durban – An inspired performance from Durban’s Davey Weare saw him surf to victory against USA’s Austin Ware in excellent surf at Ansteys on the Bluff near Durban. Utilising their Prime-status alternative venue, the contest organisers had little hesitation in choosing Ansteys for the final day of surfing at the Quiksilver Pro Durban.

Globe Pro Fiji returns to ASP Men's World Tour

Globe Pro

ASP World Tour event # 4
Namotu Tavarua Fiji
May 25 - June 6, 2008

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The Sickest Event on the Planet Returns!
April 15, 2008 - Globe is stoked to announce the return of the Globe Pro Fiji to the ASP Men’s World Tour this May. The 4th stop on the tour is in again in Fiji, following a hiatus in 2007 due to circumstances beyond our control. Yep, defending event champion Damien Hobgood, Taj, CJ, Kelly, Mick, Parko, Pancho and the rest of the top 45 will pull on their competition jerseys once again to compete in the perfect lefts of Cloudbreak and/or Restaurants.

Drug Aware Pro Margaret River turns on excellent waves and big crowds

Drug Aware Pro Margaret River
Presented by O’Neill

Men's 6 Star Prime WQS Event #8
Women's 6 Star Prime WQS Event #5
Surfers Point, Margaret River
April 7 - 13, 2008

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April 12, 2008 - Margaret River, WA - Surfing history was created on the final day of the Drug Aware Pro Margaret River presented by O'Neill, as two new champions were crowned at Surfers Point. Tom Whitaker (Bronte, NSW) and Paige Hareb (New Zealand) created their own individual pieces of history, both sealing their maiden professional tour victories in style.