Mick Fanning memes…is it too soon?

THE Internet is the best at seeing the lighter side of life.

Pro surfer Mick Fanning narrowly escaped serious injury when he fended off a shark attack on Sunday, making international headlines.

His actions to fight off the shark is fast becoming the stuff of legend.

How do social media users respond? With memes.

The memes are undoubtedly funny, but we think it might just be too soon.

Have a look at some of our favourites, and tell us what you think: