The 2026 Shark Island Challenge delivered another unforgettable chapter in big wave bodyboarding, with Ben Sawyer taking out the men’s division and Isabela Sousa claiming victory in the women’s event at the world-famous slab in Cronulla. 🌊🏆
Watch the official winners presentations as the champions are crowned after two days of heavy barrels, wipeouts and elite performances at one of the most dangerous waves on the planet.
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