Something Weird is Going on With Sharks | Manny Puig

Manny Puig is a legendary wildlife expert, hunter, & fisherman who became widely known for his hands-on approach when dealing with deadly predators such as sharks, rattle snakes, black bears and alligators. He has made frequent appearances on the television shows Jackass and Wildboyz as well as the Animal Planet show Gator Boys.

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OUTLINE
0:00 - Growing up in Cuba
2:20 - Fidel Castro’s communist revolution / How CIA recruited Manny’s dad
8:29 - Manny’s dad was on CIA infiltration team / and later executed by Castro
12:09 - Escaping Cuba
13:21 - Felix Rodriguez
15:52 - Manny’s early obsession with snakes & alligators
18:51 - Manny’s first shark encounter
24:21 - Hunting sharks / Shark population decline in 1990’s
28:16 - Manny’s childhood fantasies of hand catching man-eating beasts
32:56 - How to stop a shark from attacking you: show aggression
41:16 - Why there are so many more sharks in the ocean now
42:56 - Biblical prophecy predicts the beasts of the earth eating human beings
44:32 - Tiger shark attack in the Red Sea
57:45 - Orca / killer whales are the deadliest animal in the sea
1:01:15 - How to ride a mako shark (don’t ride bull sharks)
1:11:54 - Tiger shark attacks in Hawaii
1:15:45 - The problem with shark over population
1:20:51 - The Amazon rain forest
1:29:01 - Barracuda
1:31:40 - Hand catching alligators
1:40:39 - How to avoid an alligator attack
1:45:02 - Deadly snake that melts your brain
1:47:14 - How bad does it suck getting bit by a rattle snake?
1:55:44 - Why Manny hunts with a trident
2:01:06 - How to hold your breath for 5 minutes / shallow water blackout

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OUTLINE
0:00 - Growing up in Cuba
2:20 - Fidel Castro’s communist revolution / How CIA recruited Manny’s dad
8:29 - Manny’s dad was on CIA infiltration team / and later executed by Castro
12:09 - Escaping Cuba
13:21 - Felix Rodriguez
15:52 - Manny’s early obsession with snakes & alligators
18:51 - Manny’s first shark encounter
24:21 - Hunting sharks / Shark population decline in 1990’s
28:16 - Manny’s childhood fantasies of hand catching man-eating beasts
32:56 - How to stop a shark from attacking you: show aggression
41:16 - Why there are so many more sharks in the ocean now
42:56 - Biblical prophecy predicts the beasts of the earth eating human beings
44:32 - Tiger shark attack in the Red Sea
57:45 - Orca / killer whales are the deadliest animal in the sea
1:01:15 - How to ride a mako shark (don’t ride bull sharks)
1:11:54 - Tiger shark attacks in Hawaii
1:15:45 - The problem with shark over population
1:20:51 - The Amazon rain forest
1:29:01 - Barracuda
1:31:40 - Hand catching alligators
1:40:39 - How to avoid an alligator attack
1:45:02 - Deadly snake that melts your brain
1:47:14 - How bad does it suck getting bit by a rattle snake?
1:55:44 - Why Manny hunts with a trident
2:01:06 - How to hold your breath for 5 minutes / shallow water blackout

[RonGalloway]

I roomed with this guy for 3 days on a fishing shoot in Oklahoma. One of the greatest men I ever met. Walking into a restaurant with him was like walking in with John Wayne. Everybody loves this man.

[markhunt]

Loved knowing this guy is still out there amongst us all

[anthonysolis]

It was a honor to be able to hear this man’s story. This podcast is the standard for bigger podcasts.

[whereisamerica]

This is one of the best/most interesting interviews I've seen in a long time. What a feel good interview. Manny is a national treasure. He should be conservation czar for the US. He's the most reasonable and realistic naturalists I have listened to in decades.

[nastradumbass]

Came for the biblical prophecy stayed for the spear fishing

[unotechrih]

Manny Puig is a legend in every sense.

[nobodynever]

My grandad spent 17 years in jail after the revolution. He was some low level guy in Batista's army, they were going to execute him by firing squad, but he was such a nice guy and so helpful to everyone in town that the people begged for his life and he was put in jail instead. He finally got to leave Cuba in 77. All Cubans have stories like this, this is why we are so against communism.

[PaulMcCartGuitarTracks]

As a muskie fisherman who is always looking bigger prey I think I just found a new hero. This guy needs his own show.

[anamichele]

I have shared this great story telling with both of my beautiful sons. My oldest born in Florida and my youngest born in Hawaii. They’re aware of these incredible stories. This was my first time hearing them. I’m literally in awe. Thank you.

[KudzuCast]

Grew up watching Wild Boyz. Cool to see the legend tell his story.

[snk]

Danny i used to roast you but you're coming into your own as an interviewer. Props for your persistence and thanks for the content.

[Qu__wil_lmjk]

Great interview; Manny is a good, decent human being, who has led a very interesting life mixing it with wildlife and nature. It was great to listen too. Also though, he is very humble and loves Jesus. You're alright, Manny. ☺

[littlebirdie]

Totally agree with Mani… there shd be spearing ‘seasons’ or competitions a certain time each year to keep shark populations balanced. This is done with deer, bears, etc. more sharks attacking humans because the shark populations are growing and their food sources are diminishing because of this growth.

[nickel]

Hell yah i love biblical prophecy shit lets gooo!

[artladi]

I am a 70 yo woman who was amazed this, I listened several times. I'm so fascinated, and to think of what a strong Christian h
MANNY is. He turns the conversation to the Lord! Thankful the Lord spared your life so far for you to " tell of the wonderful things He has done"!

[OEFTF]

Manny is the coolest dude I've ever seen, what a legend!

[jussitikkuri]

I actually did some diving with Manny and Megan down in the Florida Keys.... From Big Pine Key out to Looe Key about 20-30 years ago. My dad and I drove down to Florida from Connecticut. I had never heard of Manny before that. We went out on a dive boat from Big Pine Key. He was freediving ( no tanks ) He was probably in his prime at that point. Manny had the moniker of "Tarzan of the Keys" back then. He was very kind and soft spoken just like he represents in this video. A very spritual person. After the boat dive he honored me with about a 1/2 hour of one on one talking. He took good interest of my extensive diving in Long Island Sound. My friend and I were always were always fabricating all types of contraptions which I shared and showed Manny. He showed me his scars from the 5 different shark species. He said his simplistic life style allowed him to put all his earthly possessions in a box he could pick up and walk away from anywhere and anytime. He had a small group of friends like Megan Haney-Grier and such as he was basically a shy guy . It was a true honor to have met him the way I did. It was also an overall great time to be diving with my Dad at this time as well. We went 2 years in a row both in February which in itself was a treat getting away from Connecticut for a couple of weeks in one of the coldest and icy months of the year. Great memories .

[dachunde]

Danny you have come so far. I knew when I first saw how passionate you are for your content and you are always sincere. Please don't change. You are now a podcast guru.

[littlebirdie]

This was a really great interview! SO interesting! Ready to listen to you interview him some more! Thx, so much!