After a box-office comeback in 2024, the Shark Island Challenge is returning for another year, with the best bodyboarders from across the globe set to descend on Cronulla.
Can Ben Sawyer defend his crown, or will another challenger claim glory from the monster swells?
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- When is the Shark Island Challenge?
- Shark Island Challenge live stream: Tune into all the action from 2025 bodyboarding classic
Sporting News has the latest on how to catch all the action.
Live Stream for 2025 Shark Island Challenge
Want to watch the 2025 Shark Island Challenge? Look no further than this page, which will carry the official livestream of the event.
With the event officially green lit for Friday, you have one week to get your affairs in order before a blockbuster weekend of action.
In the meantime, why not reminisce on what we got to witness last time around?
How to watch the 2025 Shark Island Challenge
The only way you can watch all the live action is via Sporting News Australia’s Youtube page.
Click here to subscribe for live updates and access to the feed when it goes live.
Who’s competing in the 2025 Shark Island Challenge?
28 of the best bodyboarders on earth will compete in the 2025 SIC, split across seven heats.
HEAT 1 | Chris James Liam O'toole Jack Baker Sam Strachan |
HEAT 2 | Toby Player John Showell Harley Ward Anthony Miller |
HEAT 3 | Ben Sawyer Jeff Hubbard Lewy Finnegan Liam Lucas |
HEAT 4 | Marli Dunn Jeff Kleve Shaun Pyne Jacob Romero |
HEAT 5 | Jase Finlay Dave Winchester Cohen Thomas Mitch Rawlins |
HEAT 6 | Andrew Lester Jess Landrigan Steph Kokorelis Michael Ostler |
HEAT 7 | Sophie Leathers Lilly Pollard |
When is the 2025 Shark Island Challenge? Current swell forecast
- Weekend of July 4-6
The 2025 Shark Island Challenge has officially been green lit for this weekend, following an Orange Alert issued the weekend before.
Stay tuned to Sporting News Australia and the official Shark Island Challenge Instagram pages for the latest updates on when the competition will run.