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Mick Fanning: ‘I don’t have any ill will towards sharks’ – Sydney Morning Herald
The former professional surfer discusses his close encounter with a finned predator, how he remembers his two late brothers, and the way he dealt with making so much money at a young age.
How much can you make from competitive surfing? It all depends on how good you are.
Okay, how much did you make? In a world title year, you can get close to half a million.
Given you earned so much money at so young an age, how did you avoid sudden wealth ruining your life? I didnt obsess about money, and I guess my parents always taught me to be smart with it. I made some dumb purchases as a kid you know, silly cars I didnt need but now, I just sort of get what I need, really.
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