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Mick Fanning vs shark: the best internet responses

It never takes long.

As soon as he was given the all clear, the internet wasted no time in turning Mick Fanning’s close encounter with a shark into memes and jokes.

The focus was on both Fanning and fellow surfer Julian Wilson’s bravery, plus the sheer ridiculousness of the situation.

Here are some of the best efforts, collected from all corners of the net:

 

 

And one for the cricket heads: 

 

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