OlympicTalk · Jul 11, 2017
Michael Phelps details Shark Week race, hammerhead encounter
Three takeaways from USA Swimming NationalsMichael Phelps “raced” a great white shark over about 100 meters in open water, but human and fish were not side by side, according to reports.
Phelps interviews published Tuesday provided a glimpse into his taped appearances on Discovery Channel’s “Shark Week” on July 23 and July 30.
The July 23 show is called “Phelps vs. Shark: Great Gold vs. Great White,” by the network.
Phelps wore a special wetsuit and a monofin attached below his feet for the “race.”
“That helped me make the race a little bit closer,” Phelps said, according to Time magazine, adding to Entertainment Weekly, “We were very safe. We had about 15 safety divers around.”