Mike Rutzen: The Sharkman | 60 Minutes Archive
Summary
Mike Rutzen, known as "The Sharkman," swims freely with great white sharks without using a protective cage, relying on his camera as protection. He helped Anderson Cooper dive near Cape Town, South Africa, and explained that great white sharks are not as dangerous to humans as people often believe.Key Facts
- Mike Rutzen is called "The Sharkman" because he swims with sharks without a cage.
- He uses only his camera as a shield when diving with sharks.
- Rutzen took journalist Anderson Cooper diving near Cape Town, South Africa, in 2010.
- He told Cooper that staying confident helps ensure safety when swimming with sharks.
- Great white sharks are often feared but are not typically man-eaters.
- Rutzen's experience shows a different perspective on shark behavior.
- The news segment was aired by CBS News on "60 Minutes."
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