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# mick fanning

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# bravery
Three-time world surf champion to return to water two years after shark attack
Mick Fanning fought off the shark during a competition back in 2015.
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Mar 7th 2017, 8:06 AM
# RIP
Top surfer Mick Fanning learns of brother's death during title chase
As he chases a fourth world title, Mick Fanning dealt with the death of his brother on Wednesday.
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Dec 17th 2015, 12:00 PM
# Lucky Escape
'Thanks for not eating me': Shark survivor surfer hails 'warrior' mate who came to his rescue
The 34-year-old three-time world champion fought off a large shark during the final heat of a world tour event at Jeffreys Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape province on Sunday.
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Jul 21st 2015, 9:05 AM
# tripping out
Watch: Professional surfer fends off shark attack during competition
Mick Fanning came through the incident shaken but without injury.
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Jul 19th 2015, 5:17 PM
# get out of the water!
Jaw-dropping scene as pro surfer fends off shark during competition
“I just saw fins. I was waiting for the teeth.”
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Jul 19th 2015, 2:57 PM