On August 31st, 2013, Nyad jumped into the shark-friendly waters of Cuba and swam some 110-odd miles-without the protection of a shark cage-to eventually reach the shores of Key West, Florida, some 53 hours later. Nyad's superhuman feat ...See moreOn August 31st, 2013, Nyad jumped into the shark-friendly waters of Cuba and swam some 110-odd miles-without the protection of a shark cage-to eventually reach the shores of Key West, Florida, some 53 hours later. Nyad's superhuman feat was an extremely personal mission that was made possible with the support of a motley crew of scientists, oceanographers, navigators, and physicians. Written by
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