Tara Shotter
20
YEARS OLD
QLD
BMD NORTHCLIFFE
#32
2026/27 SERIES
swim
STRENGTH
Bio
Originally from Taranaki, New Zealand, Tara Shotter began her surf lifesaving journey with East End SLSC before moving to the Gold Coast at 17 and joining BMD Northcliffe. With a background in competitive swimming, Shotter has represented New Zealand as part of the Junior Black Fins at the World Lifesaving Championships. Now she is set to take the next step in her surf sports career as she makes her debut in the Shaw and Partners Iron Series. Away from training and racing, Shotter is studying a Bachelor of Psychological Science and Criminology.
Tara, which race format is your favourite?
Eliminator, because you have to push hard from the first race.
What is your best training hack?
To have fun and find good friends.
What is the best piece of advice that you have ever been given?
Everything happens for a reason.
Do you have a secret talent?
I can function on little to no sleep.