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Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 by World Surf League is ranked #3 among Sports videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club with 30.71M views.

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Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015

Name: Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015
Uploaded: 2015-07-19T13:42:28+00:00
Duration: 7 min 7 s
Channel: World Surf League
Description: "Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015" by World Surf League has now passed 0.03 billion views, ranking #1,067 of 1,066 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club. It is the #3 most-viewed Sports video among 2 in the club. Over the last 30 days it has added about 7.73K views. It was published about 11.2 years ago.

"Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015" by World Surf League has now passed 0.03 billion views, ranking #1,067 of 1,066 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club. It is the #3 most-viewed Sports video among 2 in the club. Over the last 30 days it has added about 7.73K views. It was published about 11.2 years ago.

30,706,769 views

37,640 likes

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World Surf League

Quick Facts

Overall Rank: #1067 of 1066 videos
Sports Rank: #3
Total Views: 30,706,769
Total Likes: 37,640
Like Ratio: 0.12%
Channel: World Surf League
Published: July 19, 2015
Duration: 7:07
Last Updated: October 13, 2026

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Estimated Earnings

October 2026

$11.73 · ~$3.50 RPM

3,351 views gained this month

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Best-estimate creator earnings using 2026 category-specific RPM data (Shorts, Music, Gaming, Finance, etc.) net of YouTube's 45% share. Actual revenue varies with geography, ad demand, audience, and YouTube Premium splits.

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A shark attacks Mick Fanning in the Final at the ‪J-Bay Open 2015‬. Thankfully the former World Champion walks away unharmed. Pro Surfing is back with the Michelob ULTRA Pure Gold Rumble At The Ranch. Watch live on YouTube Aug 9 at 3pm ET / 12pm PT - https://youtu.be/_o-PH06kT4Q For more check out: http://www.worldsurfleague.com/ J-Bay SHARK ATTACK, Mick Fanning Explains What Happened | The Lineup - https://youtu.be/jxKn3l3gVcM Mick Fanning | The Lineup | WSL Podcasts - https://youtu.be/Bf

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many views does Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 have?

Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 by World Surf League currently has 30,706,769 views on YouTube. It is ranked #1067 among all 1066 videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club.

How many likes does Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 have?

Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 has 37,640 likes on YouTube, which gives it a like-to-view ratio of 0.12%.

When was Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 published?

Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 was published on July 19, 2015 by World Surf League.

What rank is this video among Sports videos?

Shark Attacks Mick Fanning at the J-Bay Open 2015 is ranked #3 among Sports videos in the YouTube Billion Views Club with 30.71M views. See full Sports ranking →