Eleven-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater has admitted to having watched the footage of the Christchurch mass shootings online, following a visit to New Zealand.
Slater was in Auckland when the terror attack took place on Friday in what was his first visit to New Zealand since 1993.
Arriving in Manly for the Sydney Surf Pro, Slater spoke to the Manly Daily about the attack, describing the horrific footage as the "most disgusting thing" he'd ever seen.
"I did actually see the footage of it," Slater said. "I just can't believe that somebody could ever get to a place where they believe that's the right thing to do to anyone.
"What a sad day for the world and for humanity.