If Mick Fanning hadn't reached 'legendary' status after punching a shark and escaping an attack during a surfing competition, then he has reached it now.
It has been revealed the Aussie surfer, a three-time world champion who punched the creature in a bid to stop the attack during the JBay Open surfing competition in South Africa, has donated his AU$75,000 appearance fee for the exclusive interview with Australian show 60 minutes.
Fanning has given the money to Australian bodyboarder Matt Lee who was attacked by a shark near Ballina, New South Wales last month. Lee received serious injuries to both his legs and had to be put into a medically induced coma.
Nine Network boss David Gyngell rounded up the total to $100,000 by donating $25,000 of his own money.
