A sea lion unexpectedly joined the National Surfing Champs at St Clair Beach, Dunedin, interacting with competitors during the knee board finals.

At the 2024 National Surfing Championships in Dunedin, New Zealand, a playful sea lion named Faith made a surprise appearance during the knee board finals at St Clair Beach. Another sea lion was spotted on the second day of the competition but remained distant from the surfers. Locals are used to seeing sea lions at their surfing spot, considering them a welcome change from possible white-point sharks.

January 07, 2024
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