Michael Rutzen The Sharkman Rides On A Great White Shark

[ItsNorway]

Mike Rutzen is a bit crazy i think. Anybody seen the film where he dives with great white sharks when the sharks are in hunting mode?

Svereral great whites and Mike in the water. Boat on the surface towing a rubber seal behind and the sharks attacks the dummy seal.

First time i have seen a shark breaching the surface filmed from under the water..

[yougotchee]

hes got balls

[chiefsean16]

I've went from some chick... splitting her tongue, to fucked up zits, to a racist old man in the London subway, to random guys dying on the news, to a teacher who saved a student from a pedophile, to prison inmates helping their own guards, to a little girl who thought her dad was in Iraq but showed up in her school to her suprise, to a guy cuddling lions and now I'm here. Well YouTube, thank you for the trip. G'Night, folks.

[Richele1528]

Sharkieeeeeee! Come to me!

[lorax2013]

reminds me a bit of the grizzley man

[PeadophileBeard]

Bruce Lee would own Chuck Norris.

[Xternol]

Tired of all these gay chuck norris jokes... how old are they? That and Bruce Lee whipped his ass. Get over it, and look at this man, he'd lay his balls on chuck norris' cheeks

[antalp1]

It must be a custom swimsuit to fit his ginormous balls.

[blackpeter70]

People like this must be hung like a rogue mouse. "How can I prove my masculinity today? Oh, look - a passing Great White!"

All this does is encourage Great Whites to get close to people and nom them.

Noddy.

[H0useMouse]

@blackpeter70 I don't think masculinity is a factor. I would do this if someone gave me the proper opportunity (going to a spot where they're not used to bait feeding), and I'm a woman. It's about proving the old theories wrong and being passionate about these animals.

[joyswallows]

@MWcrazyhorse, The sharks would need a cage to swim with chuck norris

[groovyome]

okay he tops kevein ricardson hands down!

[MrSet2kill]

He, died recently after a 20ft great white bit his head off .

[111Zadok]

this guy is boss.

[Antidote54]

this mofo must have a death wish

[GreyJazz90]

This guy has balls of steel harnessed in a sack of kevlar. Damn.

[littletiki1]

i'll have whatever he's on!

[oscarr1882]

i was shitting myself just watching this!

[oahusquid]

You're brave, or nuts!  YouTube...oahusquid....check out the tiger shark my son and I ran into while spearfishing in Hawaii a few weeks ago.

[MASSARISHAMS]

I'm dying to do it!!!!!

[pyenke]

its funny how this guy is one of those people that says sharks are gentle. yet dives with a speargun.

[SuperDave619]

@pyenke Nah. It's empty, bro. He uses it to push the sharks away. Just like you pushing your dog away but the difference is that their teeth is sharp enough to completely severe your limb from it's connective tissue. So an empty speargun is useful. Don't assume that things look like what they look like cause they rarely do.

[fuser241]

When Chuck Norris goes into the water, sharks go the beach...

[silentpounce]

Nah, when these guys get in the water chuck norris goes to the beach

[dahe001]

Awesome footage.. very lucky to have such an awesome experience. very jelous

[MrLololvideos]

people who disliked this swim with 2 sharks

[angelofdef1]

chunk norris is gay kimbo slice wud break leg!

[joshculp12]

this is what happens when u put chuck in the water

[toby099]

He didn't get attacked because he stayed calm and didn't splash around.

[hurbt1980]

are you kidding me? chuck norris's beard could bite that shark in half.

[ctown67]

That man has great big brass monkey balls.

[MsFreakykitty]

I think I would be out of that water in no time flat...They are beautiful to look at on TV and thats as far as I would go to look at them :)

[xJDKx]

fuck.....

[DonRicardo70]

Wrong. The shark would have a Norris repeller and would hold on to Chuck's fin.

[writing314]

does this man have one of them shark repellers?? cause this is nuts

[mumum600]

how it can be, the shark isn't hungry man must behave properly?

[CaliforniaSun3]

he's probably related to jack bauer :)

[mahjabeenadam]

wow this man just made friends with probably one of the loneliest creatures on earth and thats probably because its like the 2nd deadliest thing in the seas....got nothing to say to him except maybe RESPECT! those sharks are just awesome! i wish i have balls like him! although im a girl...:P

[xSm0g]

their lucky the shark had just ate

[electronicdDevice78]

BALLS OF STEEL

[bckstrt23]

Es un tipo muy valiente pero nos demuestra q todos los seres vivos del planeta podemos vivir en armonía muy buen video

[PeytonicPlague]

the 2 dislikes were Chuck Norris

[mahjabeenadam]

@PeytonicPlague lol

[3acurr]

I only wish I could :(

[SnowManSteez]

how did they get the camera angle from the sharks mouth? 1:34?

[h2omanz]

this is whats referred to as 'sackin up'

[mshallfl]

That fish is big.



[slikkar]

really big shark...balls to the wall....the guy has courage

[refugeeca]

who the fuck dislikes a video like this? There's lots of shitty videos on youtube but whats it take to please everybody? Theyre playing with great white sharks

[MrOgbologbo]

Isn't diamond the hardest thing on earth? As soft as marshmallows compared to this guy's balls!

[19pame61]

this is the toughest guy I ever seen .........I will do the a same, that must be absolutely great , yeah...

[franckfrances]

Minou minou minou !!!!!

[McFreeSKy]

That's some ballzy shit right there.

[limjunyong]

THIS GUY IS MY HERO!!!!

[jazz123214]

AWWW, THAT'S NOTHIN, I SWIM WITH GREAT WHITES ALL THE TIME. I HAVE THEM FOR PETS, HAVE A SWIMMING POOL FULL OF THEM. THEY LOVE TO HAVE THEIR BELLIES RUBBED...SOOOOO CUTE!!

[Synn10]

@jazz123214 REALLY???? Not many Great Whites have been successful in captivity let alone be in your pool...and many of them you say....You must have a huge ass pool full of the right type of water needed for them and I'm assuming that if what u say is fact then you know how to care for them....though I think you're just bullshitting honestly.

[Breathlesssight]

Thought this was video of Andre Hartman???

[TheLintlicker95]

great whites are kind of like kittens

[ProjectGreyX]

@TheLintlicker95 you're a dumbass

[Synn10]

@TheLintlicker95 REALLY...... I will agree that the great white is not as aggressive as one thinks but to put them in the rank of kittens.....BAKA YAROU!!!!!!!

[jupiterterminus]

La musique finit par prendre le chou à la fin...

Magnifique grand blanc !

[elkheyyat]

amaaaaaaaaaazing.

[lamdawave]

Some research shows that the spot on a shark's "nose" (which is where this man touched) would cause some unusual reaction from the shark,like what we are seeing here. Perhaps it causes it to feel dizzy. I saw this either on Discory or Animal Planet.

[MWcrazyhorse]

2 ppl like sharks but think that if it isn't in HD it is not worth watching someone swim eye to eye with a great white.

[gwar10]

chuck norris would swim with 10 great whites.

[MWcrazyhorse]

@gwar10 chuck norris would shit his swimsuit.

[goldman77700]

@MWcrazyhorse and then get eaten by the sharks. :D

[edospace6969]

ok, that makes sense, but once i've met this very kind french woman in her sixties who found herself into a face to face with a GW who tried to take her videocamera..... she was a very seasoned diver, did amazing stuff including diving the submerged part of an iceberg, as if doing cave diving in a glass house.....

[CosmicMutty]

@edospace6969 That's okay, a great white tried to take my wet suit.

[edospace6969]

who the fu** was the cameraman who put his camera into the mouth of the GW?? i mean, fUk! that's pretty crazy, i heard of it, but still seeing it is a different thing indeed.. that's big time adrenaline

[BlackCountryPuddler]

@edospace6969 Camera was on a pole from the boat.

[AggressiveIy]

@UserNamei5 That's what everyone thinks..

[AggressiveIy]

Won't be the "Sharkman" once one of those fuckers decide to turn on the jets and ram you full force.. then they'll take advantage of you ^_^

[tiarekhalo1]

this makes my bungee jump off the harbour bridge seem so lame lol

[mahjabeenadam]

@tiarekhalo1 ilmao

[kykdaar]

This amazing video is like an Opera ... sublime ...



[hoodatman]

How to become shark shit.

[elpololoco35]

these guys make chuck norris look like a bitch

[vboytan]

@elpololoco35 the only reason chuck norris doesn't ride sharks is because when he gets in the water. The sharks get out of it.

[BorealNeal]

@vboytan ok thats too far on the norris jokes

[vboytan]

@BorealNeal It'll be too far when chuck norris says it's too far.

[artfart4u]

reefturkey.. so u b scared shitless

[jamesdehombre1]

Chuck Norris taking a bath.. lol

[redbus17]

absalute nutta!! but respect

[mikeyates2610]

incredible.what a brave guy

[MAZBvidz]

Im really scared of Great white sharks

[duranduranlive]

shark balls

[TheSneakLegend]

@duranduranlive

idiot

[epic103]

At 5:55 the Shark was thinking about taking a bite!

This guy got lucky!!! The longer you stay in the water the Sharks will get more bold! He really dodged a bullet at 5:55!

This guy is truly amazing, hats off to him!!!

[teslaphysics]

15 lbs of swingin meat and balls the size of grapefruit!

[xxFairladyZxx]

music is epic

[dr32803]

This is how Chuck Norris spearfishes.

[opaek1]

Somehow I think they made sure this shark was well fed before they attempted this.

[DrivebySerenading]

ok he is amazing, but in all seriousness he must have some kind of problem with his mental disposition. one wrong move and he's shark bait.

[aslan924]

i am sure this was from a movie  lol

[VisionXray23]

@aslan924 No this is for real.

[jamesdehombre1]

On the 6.31 minute and second near the right hand side in the middle some weird small animal darts around the screen, is it a prawn?

[edren]

He reminds me of the "grizzly man" Timothy Treadwell, who for 9 years could say so far so good, when he gets eaten/mauled we'll all see what a bad idea it was.

[4g63maniac]

Mike Rutzen died last week in oceanside, ca got ripped open and bled to death..RIP you sure were brave

[jackieevans]

Sharks to diver "Do I look like a fuckin dolphin, am I here to amuse you"?

[tiarekhalo1]

@jackieevans lolol

[swatside]

this dude is the shit, igot a new repect for sharks

[djsubliminalreeve]

i would have a heart attack just being in the cage cause sharks are my biggest fear. i dont ever swim in the see anymore cause a shark hit my leg and i almost went into shock

[Studjeff4]

was it trying to eat him or what?

[Duckagee]

they simply have understanding of life with these animals, everything from an inchworm to a lion wants to feel deep connection. this is why we are here.

[00CactusJack]

@JacquesZupp Frank Mundus died 

[SOUNDWAVEchannel]

Mike Rutzen vs Chuck Norris ? The battle of the century!

[bowtie3]

@SOUNDWAVEchannel lol chuck norris is a far right idiot. Mike Rutzen needs a better opponent. 

[HowardsGirl1985]

He may be an expert, but other experts (as well as I) are really disgusted with people touching them. They are wild animals and need to be respected as such (think Timothy Treadwell people). DO NOT TOUCH THE SHARK!!! LEAVE IT ALONE! Ask Dr. Eugenie Clark, she'll say the same thing. You can study a wild animal all you want, but they are still unpredictable.

[JOEHATCH213]

@HowardsGirl1985 hopefully one will take a nice chunk out of him oneday and it gets posted on to youtube to prove your point.. go sharks

[HowardsGirl1985]

@JOEHATCH213 LMAO!!! Exactly!!! Shark-intelligent, human-stupid

[WoOTfoOT]

that was a tiny great white shark but still looool

[ashleelmb]

Wow, Ive never seen anyone swim with great whites like this before...its pretty crazy but compelling viewing

[thekatrid]

We only fear because we do not understand. Mike Rutzen understands sharks, who happen to have extremely bad reps, mostly due to STEVEN SPIELBERG. A shark isn't going to come after you no more than a dolphin is. They've got better things to do. I still think it's kinda dumb to go out there and try and swim with one unless you're doing it for study and you're doing it humanely & at a distance, but this guy at least has a true love & understanding for them! GO MIKE!

[HowardsGirl1985]

@thekatrid Yeah ok, I'd LOVE to see you get in there without a cage and swim with it like a dolphin. When it bites your arm off, I'll just laugh. Most shark attacks aren't actually attacks, they're investigating bites from the shark so the shark knows what is edible. And yeah, people have died from those too. A true love and understanding of sharks? Yeah, I'll give him credit for that, but still doesn't qualify for doing something really stupid.

[Bentley2710]

what an idiot.  impressive though.

[WoOTfoOT]

@Bentley2710 IN what way is he a idiot? just because he loves shark? the only idiot here is you

[rocknrolljk]

This bloke's a fucking bread and butter but mass respect to him!

Is he still alive?

[veagetashishun]

I wan't to do this, I think it would be amazing to ride on a GreatWhite. Sharks are really peacfull. They attack surfers because from underneath they look like seals, and most sharks feed mainly on seals.

[1snakedog]

@veagetashishun

So, whats stopping you? You sound so knowledgeable. You can film yourself, just go into the water and do it!

[mmmmkBKLY]

what a pussy

[elitesack]

He knows that that shark is sittin there sayin, "If you wanna be in my water you better act right"

[nounies]

This is amazing, fascinating. This man is doing what I am dreaming to do.

Such power and grace...Wow !

[TheKamikazi123]

great whites barley cause fatal attacks on humans, it usualy cos they think ure its prey, hel ide think a surfboards a seal :P

[jammization]

Why would an "outspoken champion of shark conservation" decide to portray this beautiful video as something taken from Jaws? The cutting, the music etc. I thought we all struggled to change people's views on sharks

[siesss]

this is not the origional version. somebody changed it. I've seen the documentairy on Tv.

[LONGIRAFFE]

Thats one way to go.

[WLKCONSULTING]

that shark is totally probing this guy for weakness..

[WLKCONSULTING]

Saw an interview with Mike...says he has to remain completely calm but with a dominate attitude and posture. Anything else would imply weakness and distress like prey. This would excite the shark into an predator attack demeanor...Sharks can sense your fear because of the signals your nervous system gives of through the water...

[bottomfeedar]

Pity about the stupid music spoils a great video !

[kazzablecorpse666]

Anyone who thinks sharks are just mindless violent eating machines should take note of Mike Rutzen and people like him. They are not !

[AA88Q]

@kazzablecorpse666

They are wild and have jaws

[kazzablecorpse666]

@AA88Q

So are most animals. Does not mean they are mindless eating machines.

[RastafariPoet]

Wow the shark is such an amazing sight to see. Especially Great Whites.

[FREEDOM23100]

dats a retarded shark eat the motherfucker

[castlemints75]

I would keep a few snickers bars in my pocket just in case. lets see Mr. T give this guy some shit about gettin some nuts!

[FluffyFeralMarmot]

he's an "expert"...Steve Irwin and Timothy Treadwell come to mind

[dggood]

Exactly I was just going to make a similar comment. I remember one of the Alaskan park rangers speaking about Treadwell that is wasn't a case of if he was going to be eaten but when. If this guy keeps doing this his luck's going to run out. What about those Great Whites that come torpedoing up from the bottom in surprise attacks - his little spear gun won't be much use to him then!

[FluffyFeralMarmot]

yeah or if he runs into a pair of sharks, or a pregnant mom that needs the extra protein, or a sick/old shark (like Treadwell), etc. it'll make for some gripping footage though

[eckyspondoolie]

No sudden moves, as not to switch on their primitive brain to kill mode.

But it's still Russian roulette?

Must be addicted to adrenalin. :)

[nvlptl]

completely agree

in addition, the diver trains to keep his heart beat as low as possible so the shark does not mistake the diver for a struggling animal

[FREEDOM23100]

@nvlptl yh but even so hes holding a weopon dat can kill the great white instantly jus in case

[r1ck35]

p;kiyujhyfretyujfdsa

[karuspery]

They're Cape Town sharks-all chilled out on weed.

[sergiman86]

I'm sure they feed the sharks a lot of tuna or whatever before he actually jumps in

[reefturkey]

you know if that was me in the water all you would see is urine and feces. There is no way in hell I could be so calm in that water. I would just shit in my wetsuit and pass out.

[VengeancePrime]

@reefturkey i know rite i wuldnt even be able to do it with a cage

[newmanbeatbox]

@reefturkey or pass out and then shit your wetsuit. For myself, I would just panic to death.

[tiarekhalo1]

@reefturkey roflmao

[fretalian]

those guys must have balls that touch the ground

[dennisdeslager0]

@fretalian he has balls like Patje Balzak

[SpartanForgeWorld300]

@fretalian you should see this video, this guy has real guts! /watch?v=PMIRrZc4F7k you gotta type in youtube [dot]com though

[MrRocgod]

such amazing creatures, beautiful!