JOHANNESBURG: An Australian surfing champion fought back against a shark attack during a televised competition in South Africa, escaping from the terrifying scene without injury.

Mick Fanning, 34, was competing in the final heat of a world tour event at Jeffreys Bay in the country's Eastern Cape province when a looming black fin appeared behind him.

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