SurferTodayMick Fanning takes a pause from pro surfingSurferTodayThe Australian surfer, 34, announced he will be taking a "personal year," and he will only be competing in select events throughout 2016. "Last year was definitely intense - what happened at J-Bay, being in a title race and the unfortunate passing of ...'Empty' Fanning to surf at shark attack sitedailytelegraph.com.auMick Fanning Will Take Break From World Surf League Surf in 2016Huffington Post AustraliaMick Fanning won't compete full-time on World Surf League tour in 2016Sydney Morning HeraldSurfline.com Surf News -Pedestrian TVall 48 news articles »