A shark sighting and a total of 11 'excellent' scores were the big talking points on an intriguing day of surf action at the Gold Coast Pro at Snapper Rocks.
Margaret River Pro champion George Pittar and Olympic silver medallist Jack Robinson were among the five Australian men to safely move into round three, with Ethan Ewing, Liam O'Brien and Callum Robson joining them.
Only two round-two heats in the women's draw were able to be completed before a nearby shark forced an early end to the day's action.
