A photo of Chris Boyd and partner Krystle Westwood taken in October. Pic: Zannia Yakas
Surfer Chris Boyd. Photo: Coolum Boardriders Club, Facebook.
FRIENDS and family of Margaret River surfer and shark attack victim Chris Boyd have been paying their tributes via social media today.
The heartfelt messages on Facebook remember 'Boydy' as a best friend, fellow boardrider, brother and - for his partner Krystle Westwood -"soul mate".
For some, the tragedy appears to have brought on an overwhelming sense of shock and disbelief.
Chris Boyd, 35, was the victim of a fatal shark attack on Saturday in Gracetown.
Check out our Storify below for more of the social media tributes for 'Boydy'.