Survivorman: The Mike Coots Story
Author: Transworld Surf
I recently spent a week in
Peru with surf photographer and
Kauai shark attack survivor
Mike Coots. While I’d read about his story before, it wasn’t until we had shared some waves together and knocked back a few Cusquena’s that I really got to know him. To say he’s an inspiration would be a gross understatement—the dude is a straight up legend! Much like
Bethany Hamilton and others before him, Coots didn’t let the loss of his leg slow him down—in fact, he didn’t start surfing until after that fateful day on the West side of
Kauai.—Justin Coté
Coots isn't about to let a few rocks slow him down. January 2011 at
Cabo Blanco,
Peru. Photo: Was
Here is his story in his own words…
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