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Mick Discusses His First Surf Back at J-Bay Since the Shark Attack

Mick Fanning talks about the nerves that came with returning to the same waters that nearly claimed his life just one year ago.

Mick Fanning’s brawl with a great white last year at J-Bay was undoubtedly the single most dramatic event to unfold in a live surfing event. Millions of eyes watched in horror as the three-time world champion narrowly escaped the terrifying moment that could’ve easily been his last. Here Mick Fanning talks about the nerves that came with returning to the same waters that nearly claimed his life just one year ago.