
John Shimooka (right) poses for a photo with Kelly Slater.
Credit: From John Shimooka/Instagram
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Surfing world pays tribute to John Shimooka, who has died aged 51
The world of surfing is mourning the death of John Shimooka at the age of 51. Shimooka, a former world tour surfer turned broadcaster, died in the early hours of Monday morning, according to Surfing NSW, for whom Shimooka had been general manager of partnerships since 2018.

