In Deep Water
A True Story of Sharks, Survival, and Courage
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Pub Date Jun 23 2026 | Archive Date Jul 2 2026
Description
The terrifying true story of a fight for survival for 28 hours in shark-infested waters.
October, 8, 2022.
Three friends are fishing for red snapper when their boat, tied to an oil rig, begins taking on water and sinks 15 miles out in the Gulf of Mexico. Suddenly, the three men find themselves in a struggle for their lives. Their vessel succumbs to the building seas so quickly that the fisherman are unable send out a radio Mayday call, and their cell phones have no reception. They only have time to don their life jackets and hold onto a cooler as they are swept further out to sea.
They vow to stay together no matter what and must make several life or death decisions. Suffering from hypothermia and severe stings from giant jelly fish, the men desperately try to stay afloat as they realize there are circling sharks below.
In Deep Water is an hour by hour account of a desperate and determined struggle for survival, as well as the Coast Guard’s all-out effort to find the missing men. This fast-paced story has a number of surprising turns in both the survival ordeal and the rescue efforts. Based on interviews with the three survivors and the crew of the Jayhawk helicopter who rescue them, In Deep Water is a white-knuckle tale of bravery and brotherhood and a battle against the ocean's deadliest predators.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Other Format |
| ISBN | 9781250406224 |
| PRICE | $29.00 (USD) |
| PAGES | 304 |
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Average rating from 156 members
Featured Reviews
Monica C, Reviewer
A very suspenseful nonfiction read by Michael Touglas. 3 men go out in the Gulf to fish on one of the guys boat. Disaster strikes and they are soon in the water. I was glued to this book. It read like a suspense novel. Three guys, a boat, sharks and the U.S. Coast Guard. They told no way where exactly they were going, didn't have enough life jackets, and didn't have enough food. After reading this book, if anyone you know goes fishing, make sure where exactly they are going.
Tentative Publication Date: June 23, 2026
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Reviewer 1349546
This story is crazy!!! Narrative non fictions next big seller let me tell you. If you like grizzly or the art thief or anything like that this book will be for you! Loved this!!!!!
Tricia G, Reviewer
Simply written. What a harrowing story!! This is my worst nightmare! I can't even imagine being in this position and having to make the choices made by the main characters! Scary!!!!
Cheri S, Reviewer
This book was written really well. Lots of information, informative, and kept me wanting to turn the pages. It was a good balance between real life facts and relationships. This story kept me on the edge of my seat. It was definitely a page turner and knowing it really happened took my breath away.
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