On Sept. 4, 2006, at the Great Barrier Reef just off the coast of northern Queensland, Steve and his crew planned to shoot footage for the new documentary Ocean's Deadliest. Because of bad weather, however, Steve decided instead to get some shots in shallower waters for his daughter Bindi's show. While swimming, Steve accidentally got too close to a stingray. In response to Steve's presence, the stingray defensively shot up its barb, piercing straight through Steve's heart. John Stainton, who had worked with Steve for years since the very first Crocodile Hunter episode, could not believe the events. Paramedics raced to Steve's aid, but it was too late.

Steve's death was a shock to his family, friends and the world. On Sept. 20 at the Australia Zoo's Crocoseum, Terri held an open memorial service for her husband. During the service, Bindi delivered one of the most moving speeches about her father.

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