Peter Harris
Australian surfer
About Peter Harris
Born 1958. Peter Harris is an Australian surfer.
Peter Harris (born 1958) is a surfer/shaper from Burleigh Heads, Queensland, Australia.
Harris was taught to shape by Michael Peterson and Dick Van Straalen in the 1970s and later became the first "rookie" to win a major international surfing event by winning the 1980 Stubbies at Burleigh Heads.
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Frequently asked questions
Who is Peter Harris?
Australian surfer
When was Peter Harris born?
Peter Harris was born in 1958.
What is Peter Harris's occupation?
Peter Harris is a surfer.
What nationality is Peter Harris?
Peter Harris is Australian.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Peter Harris (surfer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Peter Harris. https://biography.guide/peter-harris-surfer/
MLA: "Peter Harris." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/peter-harris-surfer/.
Chicago: "Peter Harris." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/peter-harris-surfer/.
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