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Surfer killed in attack by ‘large shark’ off northern Sydney beach

Experienced surfer, 57, mauled to death by shark in a ‘very, very rare’ incident

The Independent UK

'Large Shark' Kills Man Off Sydney Beach

A suspected "large shark" mauled a surfer to death in a rare fatal attack off a Sydney beach on Saturday, Australian police and rescuers said, leading to a string of beach closures.

International Business Times

Shark nets stand-off leaves swimmers in murky waters

Local councils and a state government are at loggerheads over the use of shark nets with swimmers caught in between.

AAP

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US beaches hit with fecal contamination warnings ahead of Labor Day weekend

Beaches from Florida to Maine under advisories, leading to closures at some of the most popular beach destinations

The Guardian - US

Taking a dip Labor Day weekend? Swimmers face fecal contamination at beaches along US coastline

Thousands of Americans will head to beaches for one last summer splash this Labor Day weekend, and many of them will arrive at beaches where swimming is not advised because of unsafe levels of fecal contamination

The Independent UK

Scottish brothers set new rowing world record after 9000-mile journey

A TRIO of Scottish brothers has set a new world record after completing the fastest human-powered crossing of the Pacific Ocean ...

The National (Scotland)

Floating natural water lido could open in Canary Wharf next summer

The pool has been designed by the team behind the highly successful Sea Lanes Brighton lido

Evening Standard

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Over 11 gruesome kilometres, teams fill bag after bag of marine life killed by SA’s stubborn algal bloom

As council workers collect up to 200kg of dead marine life a day, experts warn the disaster could take a mental toll on the community

The Guardian - AU

The Easiest Way To More Than Double Your Annual Leave in 2026 (and Get Over 65 Days Off)

Get in there before your colleagues do

Marie Claire

The 'incredibly picturesque' seaside villages in Scotland named among UK's best

See why these 'incredibly picturesque' seaside villages in Scotland have been named among the UK's best to live in.

The National (Scotland)

Mystery ‘debris balls’ return to NSW beaches as residents warned to steer clear

Central Coast council says residents should not touch the balls and avoid beaches where they wash ashore

The Guardian - AU

Tourists are banned from beaches along Spain’s Costa Blanca over swarms of killer ‘blue dragons’

The rare slugs have a potentially-fatal sting and are dubbed ‘the most beautiful killers in the ocean’

Evening Standard

‘You don’t see many locals at anti-migrant protests’: Kent residents work for community cohesion

People have formed networks of practical support in response to the growing numbers of migrants seeking help

The Guardian - UK

Dale Webster, surfer who rode waves for 14,642 consecutive days, dies aged 77

Dale Webster, who surfed every day for more than four decades in Northern California, has died at 77, leaving a legacy of unmatched dedication to the sport

The Guardian - US

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Evening Standard

The best UK beaches from Newquay to North Wales, as chosen by our travel writers

Our travel contributors have visited dozens of far-flung beaches. But these are the ones that have their hearts right here in the UK

The Guardian - UK

Seals, puffins and sunshine: snorkelling trip to remote British island gives young carers a taste of the sea

Charity gives children a well-earned break from caring responsibilities, hoping that a day’s snorkelling amid the island’s wildlife will help them connect with nature

The Independent UK

Lottery winners join beach clean-up to ‘give something back’

Millionaires who scooped National Lottery wins cleared litter and plastics from Bamburgh beach in Northumberland.

The Guardian - UK

Italians turn away from private beaches amid debate over rising prices

Figures suggest shift from country’s traditional summer culture, with lounger and parasol rentals up to €90 a day

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The Guardian - UK

A cooler costa: the summer glories of northern Spain’s Costa Trasmiera

Find the Med a bit too hot to handle? Then head for the more temperate Cantabrian coast and its fantastic beaches, superb seafood and relaxed vibes

The Guardian - UK

‘Who needs the scorching Med?’ Readers’ tips for cooler European coastal holidays

From the deserted Danish Riviera to the unspoilt beaches of Poland, our readers share their favourite, more chilled European coastlines

The Independent UK

Family sues after man, 21, drowns at the Jersey Shore with lifeguards on duty

Joseph Volm died in August 2023, when he was dragged into the ocean by a rip current

The Guardian - UK

Raw sewage reported ‘seeping’ on to beach from Welsh Water pumping station

Senedd member demands Welsh Water invest in infrastructure after sewage leaked on to West Shore beach

The Independent UK

Many Delaware beachgoers feel the sting of a blooming jellyfish population

More beachgoers have been getting an unexpected shock this summer as jellyfish numbers bloom along the Delaware coast

The Guardian - UK

Six of the best ferry crossings in the UK – from the Isles of Scilly to the Outer Hebrides

With unique views, fascinating history and opportunities for wildlife-spotting, taking a small boat across a river or to an island can be a holiday highlight

The Guardian - AU

Kelia Mehani Gallina: the 12-year-old girl staring down monster waves at Teahupo’o

The young Tahiti surfer will become the WSL’s youngest competitor when she takes on the fearsome break she can see from her family home

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