Film about surfer who lost brother to shark attack wins competition

A surfer who lost his brother to a shark attack said he hopes to inspire others after starring in a short film which won what was billed as the world’s largest competition for shorts (Sinotho Msweli/PA)

A surfer who lost his brother to a shark attack said he hopes to inspire others with a short film which won what was billed as the world’s largest competition for shorts.

Avuyile “Avo” Ndamase was surfing with his 16-year-old brother Zama at a beach near his home in the town of Port St Johns in South Africa when a bull shark struck.