There are then 3 reasons why a shark cage would be used for a marathon swim: The swimmer (or their family) insists. The crew insists. Over the last 50-plus years, there have been more than 20 ...

dared me to swim with sharks outside the shark-proof cage that he took tour groups in. Motivated by sibling rivalry and a desire to overcome my fears, I decided to take the plunge, and I haven’t ...

A person who filmed the duo told news station WBTV that the cages appeared to be made of PVC pipe, and that the material couldn't be "seriously used to go swimming with sharks." ...