When Was Mick Fanning Shark Attack?

Three-time world champion surfer Mick Fanning can still hear the splashes from the infamous day in 2015 when a great white shark attacked him on live television.

Was Mick Fanning attacked twice by a shark?

The incident is the second in two days at the notorious break. Fanning, who was attacked two years ago by a shark in the event final, was surfing against Medina when their quarter-final was put on hold. The shark was moving towards the surfers from around 700 metres away when they were taken to safety.

How did Mick Fanning survive the shark attack?

Fanning also appeared to stay calm and “did everything right” during the brief attack, says Skomal. “It looked like he put the board between him and the shark, he avoided the mouth, he struck the shark, and then moved away.” Within moments Fanning was picked up by rescuers on jetskis.