Multiple choice Mick Fanning is a champion of the World Surfing League. But what is he most famous for? Surfing blindfolded Inventing many tricks Surfing backwards Punching a shark Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself D Correct answer Explanation Mick Fanning famously survived a shark attack during the J-Bay Open finals in South Africa in 2015. He escaped unharmed by punching the shark in the back to ward it off, which became a viral sensation worldwide.