The best Mick Fanning shark attack memes to bless the internet
- Text by HUCK HQ
Mick Fanning’s near brush with shark-shaped death this weekend at the J-Bay Open is no joke. But his courage in the face of adversity and thank-the-gods escape is something to be cherished and celebrated.
Of course the internet has responded in classic meme fashion and produced a ton of photoshopped funnies for us to chortle at. There’s even a J-Bay Shark twitter account.
Here are some of our favourites. Good health Manly Fanning!
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