Luke O’Connor is one of the driving forces behind the return of the Shark Island Challenge.If you grew up bodyboarding in Australia, this comp was sacred—and after years off the map, it’s back in all its glory.
Luke jumped on to chat about the wild ride it took to bring the event back, what makes Shark Island one of the heaviest slabs in the world, and how the scene has evolved since the old days. He also shared a couple of his own heavy stories, including what it’s like working with legends like Mike Stewart and Lester.
Big thanks to Luke and the crew for putting bodyboarding back where it belongs!
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🎙 Guest: Luke O’Connor
🎙 Host: Dan Muntz