A slaughterhouse for wildlife and false security for surfers, so says Madison Stewart.

John John sails and John John flies in the latest instalment of 'Twelve'.

"There's a lot of reasons why I set out to win this world title this year, a lot of reasons I didn't mention to the public," said Tyler Wright while holding the title trophy tight to her chest.

“I’m stoked and this is a dream come true,” said Asing from the stage at the Quiksilver Pro.

With her nearest rival knocked out, Tyler Wright assumes her maiden World Title, while Carissa Moore goes on to win the Roxy Pro France.

Watch as the Deck Bar Pro, the fourth stop in the Bacardi Tour, goes down in punchy waves at Dee Why.

Two weeks after Cooper Allen was attacked another surfer has been bitten by a shark at Ballina. Premier Mike Baird promises to trial shark nets.

The best surfers south of Sydney, including Connor O'Leary, Dylan Longbottom, Nic Squiers, and Dean Bowen will be competing in the Battle Royale this weekend at Thirroul.

Mason Ho and Kalani Chapman trade slides during Sunday's opening day at Pipe.