Mikala Jones

Surfer

Birth Year 1979

Birthplace Hawaii

DEATH DATE Jul 9, 2023

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About

Celebrated Hawaiian pro surfer who gained fame for his ability to ride through massive tubes in dangerous conditions. He also filmed his rides and was known for his mesmerizing GoPro footage. He died while surfing in Indonesia when he suffered an injury that severed his femoral artery and led to a fatal loss of blood. 

Before Fame

He began surfing at a young age. 

Trivia

He has been called the most photogenic surfer of the 21st century. He moved to Bali in the early 2000s. He later moved to Indonesia. 

Family Life

He was survived by his wife Emma and three children. His brothers, Daniel and Keoni, and sister Malia Jones were also surfers. 

Associated With

After his death, surfing star Mick Fanning shared a tribute saying he was "one of a kind."