from surfermag.com
The Final of the 2015 J-Bay Open was put on hold indefinitely just moments it began when three-time world champion Mick Fanning was attacked by what is suspected to be a great white shark in the lineup to the utter dismay of anyone watching the webcast. Finalists Fanning and Julian Wilson were able to make it to the support boats unharmed, but the event was stopped for the day.
Wilson had just completed the opening wave of the final, and Fanning was in the lineup waiting for another set wave when the attack occurred. In the footage, viewers are able to clearly identify a large fin approach Fanning before the attack.
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