Surfers have plenty of theories about what attracts sharks and what makes a spot sharky. Peeing in your wetsuit. Blood. Colored wetsuits. Rivermouths. Murky water. Deep canyons. Et cetera. In the interest of separating fact from fiction, SURFING Editor-at-Large Taylor Paul brought a list of these theories, which he gathered through an informal survey of the SURFING staff, to present to Dr. Salvador Jorgensen, a research scientist and shark expert at the Monterey Bay Aquarium — and also a dedicated surfer. So does scientific research confirm or deny our sharky superstitions? Here’s what Dr. Sal had to say … More
The Ironman World Championships have wrapped up in Kona, HI. Go behind the scenes with BMX Legend-turned-triathlete, Dave Mirra to see what the experience is all about. Find out what Kona meant to him and what he is inspired to do next.
Luca Bertossio takes us on an amazing flying experience as he explores the sky during an incredible flight in his aerobatic glider. Fueled by nothing but the wind and gravity, the motor-less flying machine combines the magic of flight without the sound of the engine, making for a breathtaking flying experience.