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The Shark Island Challenge is an internationally celebrated invitational event that draws some of the world’s greatest bodyboarders to one of the worlds greatest waves. 

Held during the Southern Tasman’s most active weather period, the SIC invites male and female athletes to push the boundaries of what’s humanly possible on a bodyboard, over inches of water rushing off barnacle encrusted rock. 

The event has a long history dating back to 1997, with the likes of Mike Stewart, Guilhereme Tamgea, Mitch Rawlins, Ben Player and local legend Andrew Lester all celebrated as previous event champions. 

This is an event that stops the bodyboarding world in its tracks each year, a coveted achievement that is sought out by many, yet only few have etched their names into the event’s history books. 

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About Shark Island Challenge

Nestled in the far southern reaches of the Sydney Basin protrudes a rock island of true mortal consequence. An island so shallow that many athletes who have dared to take on its ferocious nature have crawled away licking their open wounds time and time again.

The inception of the SIC took place back in 1997 and it immediately had an impact on the world’s competitive bodyboarding stage.

Drawing in a range of international riders to come up against the best local talent has been the cornerstone of success in relation to engagement and viewership for this prestigious competition, indicating that’s the format to go with again.

2026 Shark Island Challenge

The event waiting period is to span from the 20th April & concludes 30th August 2026. During this time media releases & content will be released periodically to keep engaging with the public as the waiting period runs its course.

Six specialty events will encompass the waiting period:

  • SIC Trials hosted by Surfing NSW – 17,18,19th April
  • Launch Party at Rydges Cronulla – 19th April
  • URBN Surf expression session – TBC
  • The competition on Cronulla Point/Esplanade
  • Presentation event at Taren Point Bowling Club

Shark Island Challenge History

HISTORY IN THE MAKING

  • The last event had 553,000 YouTube views (2016)
  • Featured digitally across all national news outlets, including the local Sutherland Shire newspaper, The Leader.
  • Special feature aired on Channel Nine Wild World of Sports program. The SIC is recognised globally by the greater surfing community to be one of the most dangerous and honourable contests to be a part of, holding stead as one of the most challenging waves in the world
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2026 SIC Heat Draws

Bodyboarding · Competition Shark Island Challenge 2026: The Draw Is Set Twenty-eight of the world’s best bodyboarders — men and women — are set to battle the legendary barrels of Shark Island, with the first siren sounding at noon this Sunday. SIC Media · May 2026 · Cronulla, NSW · 3 min read Sunday 24 May — 12pm start Monday 25 May — 12pm start Live stream: @Sporting News Australia The Bodyboard King Shark Island Challenge (SIC) 2026 is locked

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May 22, 2026 No Comments

Mike Stewart’s Shark Island Challenge win adds to one of sport’s great legacies

Chris Danks 07 July, 202510:21 am AEST Sam Venn/SN compile   In a lifetime of highlights, Mike Stewart has, in his own words, a new number one: 2025 Shark Island Challenge winner. Stewart, 25 years after claiming the 2000 SIC and solidifying himself as bodyboarding’s GOAT, turned back the clock on Friday for his second title at Australia’s premier bodyboarding wave. A reminder: Mike Stewart is 62. Fellow competitor Anthony Miller, who went viral earlier in April after being launched

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2025 Surfing NSW SIC Trials

Held at Shark IslandSunday 27/04/25 1st place – Josh Kleve (proceeds to main event)2nd place – Liam O’Toole(proceeds to main event)3rd place – Joey Morto4th place Lucas Magony

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