ENVIRONMENT

"SHARKBAIT can rankle nerves because of the name due to a freak accident and as a survivor we now watch others going into the waves. Kind of amazing since according to Dr. Guggenheim shark population's have declined by 90% in the last 15 years. What were the odds that someone like me who only swam 3 times a week in ocean would be bitten?"



"The last 10 years have speed along and we can see that global warming is indeed happening at a faster pace than scientists had allowed. Island inhabitants and their cultures will be lost and we as a nation of all people will lose the environment as we know it. Mom has been adamant about her love of nature and wildlife including the sharks, although she has lost most notably her fearlessness. Some think that overfishing must be occurring everywhere such as with Maine who debated closing their COD fishing this year."



"It is not a matter if you are a conservationist or environmentalist, global warming is here and it will ensure tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, dry deserts with no water in sight, crops will wither and die. Of course this will not happen today and I am very afraid that children around the world will not be taught the benefits of farming their land, co-opting their food. In the Middle East to have the girls plant a garden and get to nurture and tend to it together with other girls in their neighborhood would be a giant success. To watch their vegetables grow with aid of a water pump might possibly change their lives. Planting is such a rewarding endeavor it is very much wished upon the girls of Arabia."

"Girls do not swim in the middle east on the beaches, it is against the law. How I wish their could be an afternoon where they could meet to weave, draw, paint, play piano together. We used to have such art classes here in the USA but as class size grew they had to buy us typewriters and sewing machines. I would love to work with the women in the Middle East and learn some of their batik (tye dying.) Rug work while hard is rewarding to view."

"Getting back to sharks we have been reading about declining populations such as with the Great White Shark in the oceans now on the endangered list. Shark Fining has given haste to the decline in shark populations, although shark meat is eaten it is metallic in taste."



"The new US law protecting Great White's and Whale Shark's is a great accomplishment but we are left wondering about our marine life (coral reef's) in the rest of the world . Cuba who has allowed no imports stayed locked in the 1960's as noticed with all of the classic cars.The special on CBS Sunday night with wonderful footage of Queen's Garden named for Queen Isabella of Spain. CUBA's reefs are beyond words and sharks were in abundance. This is a gem and we hope they maintain vigilance."

dedicated to my Uncle Beau

Dr. John DeLorge as known to friends

of the

alumni of JU/University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill/US ARMY/Champion boxer for USARMY/NASA

my GODFATHER who helped me

through the rough stuff

Welcome Mr. Shahid Kahn/New Owner of NFL Jacksonville Jaguars

"Congratulations Mr.Shahid Kahn, the new owner of the NFL Jacksonville Jaguars and welcome to the Northeast Florida area. It is exciting for us to have the first minority NFL team owner. Mr. Kahn looked charming, smart and vibrant and came off as a man who gets what he sets out to accomplish. Many children around the globe will see that America and sports (both water and land) bring countries together.They will look for the fresh approach and determined attitude we saw over the evening news to bring more people to Northeast Florida which has so much to offer. We wish you the best and look forward to cheering for our hometown team the Jacksonville Jaguars and your continued success. The area is lucky to have you and well Mr. Kahn you just seem to fit!"

"Let us hope that you will continue what Mr. Jake Godbold started with his hopes of a professional football team. Florida is known for its football enthusiasm and Jacksonville with the old Gator Bowl and Steve Spurrier as quarterback leading the charge. Many of us sat in the bleachers then and watching Tim Tebow and the Gators. Let us hope that with the sale of the JAGS Mr. Kahn will keep the fan base and not move the team. Mr. Wayne Weaver promised us that as long as he owned the Jax Jaguars the team would never be moved from JAX, well he no longer owns the team YOU DO!"

"Florida has always been the spot for winter baseball training season and it is a very diverse state. We will need the influx of Mr. Kahn, his training, his experience in building communities, and influence for our team to make it to the Super Bowl again. Of course it will take a team who is strong has a loyal fan base and the BOLD NEW CITY of the SOUTH. Hans Tanzler, Lou Ritter, Carter and Jake Godbold were all huge football fans and dreamed of this football team."

"Many such as Elizabeth Miranda (JAX Building and Zoning) and others worked to ensure that people were able to build and growth continued in Jacksonville. The City of Jacksonville had many loyal employees such as with Wade Carter who was the man who has the road GATOR SWAMP in JAX, Arlington TOYOTA, many worked hard for the future of Jacksonville and the surrounding areas such as Palm Valley, Sawgrass and St. Augustine. Families live for action sports, they play sports, their children play sports and they all root for the home team."

"As stated Mr. Kahn realizes Jacksonville Aviation Airport delivers international airline travelers and the numbers reflect growth as more international companies move to Jacksonville such as SAFT. Jacksonville as a port city has much to offer and we have all realized that our city looks beautiful when seen on national tv.We watch and wait in anticipation for the next kickoff and winning touchdown!"

WEST-INDIES-BARBADOS

"THIS SIGHT IS EXCLUSIVELY USED FOR EDUCATION and we are looking for a local school who would like to incorporate our children into the foundation so that others like us learn about our oceans, the sea and all of the wonderful things which are in their grasp such as marine and environmental science. Surfing is optional!"

DYLAN WHITE



dedicated in memory of Carla Jones
and her family
Jerome Jones,West Indies Barbados
Curtis W. Miranda and Elizabeth W. Miranda.
our thoughts and prayers
are with you, family and
friends

Shark-Survivors-Al-Brenneka/Maggie White

"After a recent call and interview by Barry Morgan on Canadian Radio station about our shark survival stories we pictured Al Brenneka on his surfboard in Delray Beach 1976 going out to catch the big waves on Thanksgiving Day. The Sharkbait Foundation team understands some things about the "surf culture" because our family has been into it since birth, something Al, Bethaney Hamilton and many shark survivors have in common."

"Starting with body surfing until Uncle Billy heard of surfboards coming out of Hawaii and California back in the 60's. Jacksonville Beach and the pier is where the waves come in and families enjoy learning about ocean skills. Many children of our families had their first experience "jumping the waves",sailing or fishing. Someone always wanted a weekend trip to sail or camp at the river, fish or surf the waves.The ocean has taught us, and we became activists because of this intense inter connection to water and the ocean or sea around the globe!"

http://www.cjad.com/blog/BarryMorganShow/

"Mom did not explain very well that it was body surfing which helped save her when the shark held her leg in his mouth or that 2 more sharks were spotted coming towards her at the time as documented. Or that she almost lost her leg due to infection. Her voice holds anxiety when she speaks of her experience."

"Without the ocean experience one which involved swimming the ocean, surfing the waves or fishing the shore our education would have been incomplete both in spirit, fortitude and grace. The power of the ocean and the lessons it teaches the global communities should benefit us all."

"Cases would only be noted, now issues are discussed on forums. If not for that survival mode, the panic and anxiety, the pain, and then the search for answers our paths would not have crossed. Al Brenneka, who was a 17 year old surfer in 1976 was one of the first interviewed and televised shark survivors in the world along with Rodney Fox, an Australian diver and fellow shark conservationist. Since that time shark attack research has advanced but no one really knows when a shark might cross your path."

dedicated to Al Brenneka
35th year shark survivor
Thanksgiving 2011


dedicated to those in harm's way
HAPPY THANKSGIVING SOLDIERS, SAILORS
AIRMEN

and WELCOME HOME

"POSITIVE FLOW"

"Why is it that all the sharks hang on the edge of the ledge?Such as reef sharks, bulls and black tip. We all have experiences which we bring to this discussion. Without others who have been there throughout this wonderful ride we call life, we would not be blogging today.We blog for the generations who like us love the aquatic environment and the thrill of the ride."

"Some of us will never again grace the ocean with our own set of skills, others remain fearless, and some still mourn the loss of loved ones. We promote SURFERS as for some of us it was our board or body which helped us get to shore on our date of survival. We are a unique set of divers or fishermen, sailors, swimmers, and surfers who belong to the so called CLUB and not the one we want to belong to either!"

WE are sending a SHOUT OUT to those who like us live on the edge of the ledge....and will continue with mission, skills and team!"

SURFER

"Our thanks to Al and others who have helped Mom realize positive flow!


the Sharkbait Foundation
team

SHARK

"Taylor Lautner while promoting his new film ABDUCTION in Australia went shark diving while there. Admitting to David Letterman he told the audience he was terrified of sharks. To relieve some of his fear he went diving at a local aquarium in Australia with sharks. It showed a reef shark 10 ft'r 6 inches from his face!"

"The shark world just found a new voice!"




- the Sharkbait Foundation

FIN s

Happy Birthday Patty
Love Always,
the crew