Shaun Tomson

Biography

Shaun Tomson is a South African and American professional surfer and former world champion, environmentalist, actor, author, and businessman. Born in Durban, South Africa, he has been listed among the top ten surfers of the century for his impressive 1977 World Surfing Championship title. A family history marked by resilience, Tomson's grandfather fled pogroms in the Russian Empire to escape persecution, an experience that likely shaped his own path to success.