Tag Archives: Sea

Swallowed By A Whale — A True Tale?

Everyone knows the story of Jonah. But my quest was to find evidence that man, gulped whole, had really survived. The essay can be read here. It investigates modern claims that individuals have survived after being swallowed by whales.  

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Priest Chaplain Describes Moment Cruise Ship Ran Aground

A Catholic chaplain aboard the sinking Costa Concordia rushed to consume the Eucharist in an attempt to protect it as the cruise liner began to sink on Friday night. Fr Rafaeli Mallena, 70, described his ordeal to Fr Giacomo Martino, … Continue reading

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Great White Sharks Hunting Off the Coast of Cape Town

And to think that we go and swim in these waters too! The rest of the awesome photos can be seen here.  

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‘Payback is Hell’

Sick, especially in light of yesterday’s local shark attack: They are well known for their shocking adverts with some of the world’s most famous people posing naked to help boost their animal rights message. But this time PETA may have … Continue reading

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Fish Hoek Shark Attack

Hey, I swim there from time to time! IOL: A man is in a critical condition after being attacked by a shark at Clovelly Corner, Fish Hoek, on Wednesday, the City of Cape Town said. A great white struck just … Continue reading

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