Which Risk Do You Prefer: Avalanches or Sharks? Earlier this week, 3-time world champion Mick Fanning was attacked by a Great White shark while surfing in the Finals of the Jefferyโs Bay, South Africa World Surf League tour stop. Surfing may well be the last sport left where you can be eaten by a wild animal while competing. This shark attack has prompted an interesting discussion about skiingโs risks verse surfingโs risks. SnowBrains | July 23, 2015 4 Comments