When he was 18, Mike Coots was attacked by a shark while bodyboarding in Hawaii. He survived, punching the shark numerous times in the face, but it took his right leg. He was determined to that attack into a life mission, photographing sharks, helping preserve marine wildlife, and helping other amputees and shark attack victims get active in the process.
Today, Mike is a marine life advocate, a competitive surfer, and advocate for adaptive athletes. He is full of amazing stories and here he shares many, including one about how he tested, researched and designed his own prosthetic leg so he could continue to surf. He also shares how he got into running, how he helps other shark attack victims and amputees get back in the water, and how he decides which projects to say yes to.
Note: You can find more Wild Ideas Worth Living online here.
