Shark Stories

We continue our chat with shark conservationist, Michael Rutzen, as he shares more incredible stories from his many dives with sharks over the years. SharkSafe Barrier

World renowned shark conservationist, Michael Rutzen was among the first divers to dive cage-free with white sharks. This week, he shares some unbelievable stories with us. SharkSafe Barrier

In 1994, two friends went surfing at Nahoon beach in South Africa… but there was a Great White shark there too. SharkSafe Barrier

In 1972, three divers faced a harrowing experience when one of them was attacked by oceanic whitetip sharks, while diving to the depths of the Caribbean. SharkSafe Barrier

Three people set out for a fishing expedition in Australia's Great Barrier Reef in 1983. Only one of them would return. SharkSafe Barrier

In 1945 - during WWII - the USS Indianapolis was sent on a top-secret mission, with over 800 soldiers on board. Only 320 survived. SharkSafe Barrier

In December 1957, nine people were attacked by sharks along the coast of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. The government had a unique approach to stopping the carnage... but did it work? SharkSafe Barrier

Up until around a century ago, people didn't know about sharks and how dangerous they could be. That all changed in July 1916. SharkSafe Barrier