UPDATE: Phelps stated that he raced a Great White in open water but there were 15 safety divers making sure nothing tragic went down. He wouldn’t say who won, though. The special airs on July 23rd.
Michael Phelps has dominated every human he’s swam against so now he’s taking on another species. A GREAT WHITE SHARK!!!
It’s apart of a promotion for Discovery Channel’s ‘Shark Week.’
The press release calls it “Great Gold vs. Great White” and says, “Sharks are one of the fastest and most efficient predators on the planet. Michael Phelps is our greatest champion to ever get in the water.”
Some questions… Will Michael and the shark be swimming side-by-side? Separated only by a floating lane marker? We’ll have to wait and see.
However, the “race” might have just filmed in South Africa. Michael was posted on Instagram showing a shark diving cage.
Shark Week starts Sunday July 23rd at 7pm!
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