 Based on analysis of the video and the fact that Fanning was not bitten, some marine biologists believe the shark had no intention of biting him.However, as there was physical contact between the shark and his board and the shark cut the leash, the International Shark Attack File has classified the encounter as a shark attack.A response team quickly rescued him from any further danger by scaring the shark away with a boat and picking up both Fanning and Wilson, who was still in the water nearby.