Australian pro surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark

during the J-Bay open surfing competition in Jeffery's Bay South Africa

Three-time world champion narrowly survived the attack anf without a scratch

He was approached from the back and says he only saw the fin

the pair faced off in waters of surfing final

which is reported the first time a shark attack has happened at professional surfing competition

In the blue corner, pro surfer Mick Fanning!

And the red corner, a F**KING SHARK might

Banning one about to the punch to the shark's back

Fanning was quickly rescued by the world safety personnel

Fanning said, "Wow, I'm happy not to ever compete again"

After surviving that, can you blame him?

His competitor another named Julian Wilson

spilt the prize money and second place points with Fanning after the competition was canceled

Legendary pro surfer Kelly Slater was on head to give Fanning a hug

And other pro surfers responsed to the attack over expressing the relief that everyone is okay

Like Jeremy Flores twitted "Shark attack on Mick Fanning during the final in Jbay

I cannot believe you're ok brother WOW... "

And fellow as a pro sufer Sally Fitzgibbons retwitted

"SO so relieved Mick Fanning & Julian Wilson made it out of lineup unharmed

after Mick was terrifyingly attacked by a shark at Jbay Open"

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