The jaw-dropping moment an Australian surfing champion, Mick Fanning, fought back against a shark attack during a televised competition in South Africa on Sunday, escaping from the terrifying scene without injury.
Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark during a competition – was captured by spectators. The Australian surfing legend fought off the shark by punching it in the back.
The three-time world champion, was knocked from his board by the shark just moments into the final round of the J-Bay Open in South Africa. The shark’s fin emerged from the water before the shark lunged at Fanning. Fanning survived by fighting back with no injury.