Endurance swimmer who nearly lost leg conquers shark-infested waters

A swimmer who nearly lost her leg eight years ago has become the first woman to cross a 30-mile, shark-infested stretch from Farallon Islands to the Golden Gate Bridge. Kim Chambers, 38, completed one of the world’s most dangerous crossings - which is notorious for great white sharks - in 17 hours and 12 minutes. She told KGO-TV: “I had my whole crew just giving me the thumbs up. I can see the bridge and when you can see that you know you have to finish it. I definitely had to dig really, really deep.”

That’s their habitat and they should be there. I think they’re magnificent creatures.

Kim Chambers

Only four men have completed the Farallon Islands to Golden Gate swim. Training partner Simon Dominguez, who was on a boat following Miss Chambers, attempted the swim last week, in an effort to become the first person to swim the stretch in the opposite direction, but had to stop three miles from the end because of a great white shark. The Farallon Islands are a breeding ground for great white sharks who are attracted by the vast number of elephant seals there.

People think I’m crazy because there are sharks but that’s why I’m doing it.

Kim Chambers

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