The sport of bodyboarding has thrived globally since it began in the 1970s, but the art of shaping bodyboards is a niche craft in Australia. Three bodyboard shapers are supporting efforts to rejuvenate the sport in Australia, including the recent relaunch of prestigious bodyboarding invitational, Cronulla’s shark island challenge.
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