There are few waves on this earth that generate more fear and awe than the waves at Shipstern Bluff. It has everything a hellman could ever want: cold water, the heaviest of heavy waves, sharks, and enough distance to make a normal injury into a potentially life-threatening one. Here, the science behind the wave is broken down.
Here’s What Makes Surfing Shipstern Bluff So Incredibly Dangerous
Surfing Shipstern Bluff is not for the faint of heart. Here's why.
BY The Inertia | Staff
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