In June 2026, Charlie Verco rescued a woman from a great white shark; weeks later, he broke a world paddleboarding record
- Australian standup paddleboarder Charlie VercoFor most athletes, preparing for the world championship means just training, endurance and competition.
- But for Australian standup paddleboarder Charlie Verco, the weeks leading up to one of the biggest races of his career were anything but usual.
- In June 2026, Verco was involved in a life-and-death rescue when a woman was attacked by a great white shark off Sydney's Coogee Beach while on a routine training drill.
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- Australian standup paddleboarder Charlie VercoFor most athletes, preparing for the world championship means just training, endurance and competition.
- But for Australian standup paddleboarder Charlie Verco, the weeks leading up to one of the biggest races of his career were anything but usual.
- In June 2026, Verco was involved in a life-and-death rescue when a woman was attacked by a great white shark off Sydney's Coogee Beach while on a routine training drill.
Sources: Times of India