As she came face-to-face with the beady eyes of a four-metre great white shark, Leah Stewart was determined not to let it kill her.
The surfing world is in mourning after the sudden death of the grandson of iconic Hawaiian surfboard shaper Ben Aipa.
Australian surfing legend Mick Fanning recalls his brush with death, as well as a conversation at dinner two nights prior to the attack.
NRL fan favourite Adam MacDougall joins the likes of Arnold Palmer, Roger Federer, and David Beckham on sport's rich list.
Aged just 43 but the only one of four brothers still alive, Mick Fanning has been dealt far more family tragedy than anyone should have to bear.
Sally Pearson and Mick Fanning were among eight new members of the Sport Australia Hall of Fame announced on Thursday.
Mick Fanning has forced his way into the last 16 at Bells Beach with a stunning upset win over world number one Kanoa Igarashi.
Ethan Ewing is hoping his recent challenger form on the world surfing stage will carry through to the explosive waves at Bells Beach.
Australian surf legend Mick Fanning says the sport is in good hands following a successful showing at the Olympics.
Aussies Steph Gilmore and Sally Fitzgibbons bombed out, as a great white shark caused havoc in California.