Fun Beach Facts
Surfing was invented here
Hawaii
What do pearls from the sea initially start out as?
A grain a sand
This actress starred in the surfer movie, "Blue Crush"
Kate Bosworth
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 biggest wave ever surfed
8 feet tall!
Fun Fact: It was in Nazaré, Portugal
These two famous actors starred in the 1991 cult surf film, "Point Break"
Keanu Reeves & Patrick Swayze
Which beach animal borrows empty shells to protect their soft bodies?
Hermit Crabs
The Ocean covers this percent of the earth's surface
71%
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 an umbrella pick
This is the biggest breed of shark
Whale shark
Which state has the most coastline?
Alaska
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 mostly made 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