Video: Shark attack at J Bay Open

Video: Shark attack at J Bay Open

Australian surfer Mick Fanning was attacked by a shark in the final of the J Bay Open today.

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The South African stop of the World Surf League has been put on hold after Fanning was attacked by a shark in the final heat of the competition.

Fanning is reportedly okay after the incident, but the final has been called off.

Fanning is a three-time world champion.

The 34-year-old revealed soon after the attack that he had managed to land a punch on the shark.

A viewer has already posted the incident on Youtube.

Check out the video below:

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