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Year in Review: Best Videos of 2011

Surfboard shaping, blank, and a whale surprise all made for some great videos this year.

As always, Patch's cameras were busy throughout the year, capturing the essence of some very compelling local stories in Hermosa Beach.

Here are some of our favorite videos that aired on Hermosa Beach Patch this year:

Video: Experts Dispel Shark Fears

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During the Discovery Channel's "Shark Week" in August, Patch visited two Southern California aquariums and a university to get the local shark facts straight. .

As these squid invaded South Bay waters in September, anglers had to bring their raincoats to face the squid fighting back with cold seawater and ink. .

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Video: Surfboard Shaping at a Glance

From digital design to shaping, Spyder Surfboards founder Dennis Jarvis this month showed Patch the basics for shaping a high-performance surfboard. .

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