Bikini-clad Jessica Hart smoulders as she poses with hunky shirtless surfer Mick Fanning who is Elle Australia magazine's first ever male cover star

By Megan Pustetto For Daily Mail Australia

Published: 21:28 EST, 25 October 2015 | Updated: 22:14 EST, 25 October 2015

They get pulses racing, as the pose in swimwear on the November cover of Elle Australia magazine. 

But inside Jessica Hart and Mick Fanning turn up the heat yet another notch.  

The Victoria's Secret model and pro-surfer - who is the magazine's first ever male cover star - show off their equally flawless figures as they sit back-to-back in one of the images.

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Turning up the heat! Jessica Hart shows off her flawless figure as she sits back-to-back with shirtless surfer Mick Fanning for a photo shoot in the November issue of Elle Australia magazine, which hits stands on Monday

Turning up the heat! Jessica Hart shows off her flawless figure as she sits back-to-back with shirtless surfer Mick Fanning for a photo shoot in the November issue of Elle Australia magazine, which hits stands on Monday

Jess is pictured wearing a black and white striped off-the-shoulder top which sits above her navel, showing off her taut midriff.

The casual number is paired with some dusty blue swimsuit bottoms, and is accessorised with a large white watch and a thin gold choker.

As she leans against her hunky co-star's muscular back and shoulders, the striking beauty sits with one of her long and lean pins outstretched, whilst the other is slightly raised.

The blonde beauty's long locks look darker in the image as they've been wet down and slicked down in a centre-part.

Wearing minimal make-up and looking perfectly tanned, Jess's green eyes pop.

Meanwhile, Mick displays his toned torso as he peels down his wet suit. 

Holding his surfboard across his lap, the shaven haired sports star's eye pierce the lens.

Sexy and strong! The Victoria's Secret model and pro surfer sizzle on the cover of Elle Australia's November issue

On the cover the pair accompany the tagline Sexy, Strong, Summer.

Jess shared the cover shot with fans on Instagram on Sunday, giving them some insight into the Malibu shoot 'with this legend', stating in the caption: 'We were freezing'.

She is seem smouldering in a black one piece swimsuit with cut-out design across the waist.

The floral design gives a glimpse of her toned stomach, while the round neckline reveals some cleavage. 

Big year! The pro-surfer became better known for fighting off a shark attack during the J-Bay Open event in South Africa in July

Big year:The pro-surfer recently hit headlines after he fought off a shark during the J-Bay Open event in South Africa back in July

Day job: Mick is a three time ASP World Champion  

On Monday, Elle Australia editor Justine Cullen told Channel Nine's The Today Show that Mick was the perfect choice to make history as the magazine's first ever male to grace the cover.

'When you are looking for a cover model you are thinking you want someone who is gorgeous, inspiring, relevant and topical – and he is all of those things,' she told the show's co-host Karl Stefanovic.

'I jumped through many hoops but I am so happy with it – he is an amazing role model,' she said.

'I thought he would be a lot more awkward, he was definitely out of his comfort zone but he handled it really well,' she added.

She also described Mick and Jess as 'summer personified,' saying: 'They are the Australian summer.' 

The pro-surfer, who recently hit headlines for fighting off a shark during the J-Bay Open event in South Africa back in July, again appears shirtless next to the lingerie model. 

Mick is married to model Karissa Dalton, with rumours surfacing earlier this year that their marriage was on the rocks. 

Out and about: Earlier in the week, Jess attended the Balmain x H&M Collection Launch Party in New York with Cameron Russell (right)

Out and about: Earlier in the week, Jess attended the Balmain x H&M Collection Launch Party in New York with Cameron Russell (right)

 

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