Fun Beach Facts
Surfing was invented here
Hawaii
What do pearls from the sea initially start out as?
A grain of sand
This actress starred in the surfer movie, "Blue Crush"
Kate Bosworth
What are the key ingredients in a tequila sunrise?
Shrimp's heart is located in this part of their body
Head
The tallest sandcastle ever (37 ft, 10in) was made in this US state
Connecticut
This is the height of the tallest wave ever surfed
80 feet tall!
Fun fact: It was in Nazaré, Portugal
These are the two famous actors who starred in the 1991 cult surf film, "Point Break"
Keanu Reeves & Patrick Swayze
This popular drink was got its name after being used as a codeword during the prohibition (Hint its also a popular tool)
Screwdriver
Which beach animal borrows empty shells to protect their soft bodies?
Hermit Crabs
The Ocean covers this percent of the earth's surface
71%
How many years would it take you to visit all 10,000 beaches in Australia?
27 years
He is the director of maybe the most famous beach movie ever, "Jaws"
Steven Spielberg
There are two main garnishes on a pina colada drink, name one (bonus points for two)
Pineapple and a cherry
This is the biggest breed of shark
Whale shark
Which state has the most coastline?
Alaska
In 2008 500 pounds of sand went missing from what country's beach
Jamacia
This animal is featured as the lead role in the 2007 animated film, "Surf's Up"
A penguin
What is the main ingredient in rum?
Sugar Cane
The blue whale's heart size has been compared to this "people's car"
Volkswagen Beetle
Sandy beaches are made up of this chemical compound
Silica (SiO2)
This individual was one of the most feared pirates to haunt the eastern seaboard
Edward Teach - also known as Blackbeard
This is the song that Mandy Moore's character sings during the beach scene in the movie "The Princess Diaries"
Stupid Cupid
Your host's fav go to beach cocktail
A margarita!
What sea animal has 3 hearts and blue blood?
Octopus