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World champion paddleboarder Charlie Verco is set to defend his title in the brutal Moloka’i to O’ahu race, a 52-kilometer gauntlet through shark-infested waters. Already a three-time winner, he’s aiming for elite status—but the stakes are higher now, thanks to a life-saving rescue of shark attack victim Leah Stewart. The harrowing encounter, including a recent sighting of a tiger shark feasting on a seal, has deepened his respect for the ocean’s dangers. With 133 competitors, a support boat, and his family by his side, Verco remains laser-focused, blending academic precision with raw endurance to conquer the unpredictable sea.

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