Santa Cruz Shaper, Ben Kelly, Killed in Shark Attack

Santa Cruz local shaper, Ben Kelly, was reportedly killed in a fatal shark attack at Manresa State Beach on Saturday May 10th. According to a statement from the California State Parks, the attack was by an unknown shark species about a mile south of the main parking lot. Ben was just 26 years old.

Our deepest condolences to Ben’s wife, Katie, his family and all of this friends from the Santa Cruz community. RIP Ben.

“Nothing ventured. Nothing gained. If you have a Dream you got to go after it. The risk of failure is so small compared to the joy building something you truly care about!” - Ben Kelly

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