Our amazing planet.

Man to Swim Shark-Infested Red Triangle

News
By published
red-triangle-110613

41-year old man will attempt to swim across the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean's Red Triangle, from the California coast near the Golden Gate Bridge to the Farallon Islands.

The man, Joe Locke, who swam the English Channel last year, will attempt the 30-mile (48-kilometer) swim on June 14, Discovery News reports. If he makes it to the Farallon Islands, he'll be the second person to make the solo swim. In 1967, Ted Erikson completed the trek in 14 hours and 38 minutes.

Locke will dive into the water around 1:30 a.m. PDT (4:30 a.m. EDT) and expects to finish in 13 to 16 hours. The waters are expected to be around 53 degrees Fahrenheit (11.6 degrees Celsius) for his journey.

Great white sharks have killed 65 people in the Red Triangle since 1876, with the last death in 2008.

Live Science Staff
Live Science Staff
For the science geek in everyone, Live Science offers a fascinating window into the natural and technological world, delivering comprehensive and compelling news and analysis on everything from dinosaur discoveries, archaeological finds and amazing animals to health, innovation and wearable technology. We aim to empower and inspire our readers with the tools needed to understand the world and appreciate its everyday awe.