First Great White Attack of 2008

A 66-year-old man died this morning after being attacked by what authorities suspect was a great white shark off the southern California coast. Dave Martin, a retired veterinarian, was pronounced dead shortly after the incident, which occurred about 7 a.m. at Solana Beach, California.

Martin was in a group of nine swimmers "when he was bitten across both thighs by what is believed to be a great white shark," according to a statement issued by the San Diego County Sheriff's Department.

"Some of the other swimmers looked back to see the victim up out of the water flailing, and (he) was pulled back under the water. He came up screaming and was helped to shore by four of the swimmers."

Martin was taken to a nearby lifeguard station and a medical helicopter was called in, but he apparently bled to death at the scene, the statement said. A sheriff's helicopter was scanning the beaches for the shark, and nearby beaches were contacted, Solana Beach officials said in a statement posted on the city's Web site.

Celebrity Death - Roy Scheider - February 10, 2008

It is with deep, deep regret that Ftang! reports the loss of actor Roy Scheider, who passed on Sunday February 10, 2008. While there are so many roles to acknowledge for this Academy-Award nominee, let’s merely comment on Ftang!'s personal top three. French Connection partner Buddy Russo, Blue Thunder pilot Frank Murphy, and the best damn Chief of Police Amity Island has ever had.

It is his portrayal of Chief Martin Brody in the film Jaws that forever solidified his place in the heart of Ftang!



And now... an 'In Memoriam' Ftang! Movie Moment featuring Roy's most famous line:



That's some bad hat, Harry MARTIN.