In this image made available by the World Surf League, Australian surfer Mick Flanning is pursued by a shark, in Jeffrey's Bay, South Africa, Sunday, July 19, 2015. Knocked off his board by an attacking shark, a surfer punched the creature during the televised finals of a world surfing competition in South Africa before escaping. Fanning was attacked by a shark on Sunday during the JBay Open but escaped without injuries. (W orld Surf League via AP) MANDATORY CREDIT FOR ALL ONLINE USE PLEASE INCLUDE A LINK TO WORLDSURFLEAGUE.COM.