Michael Rockefeller was an American adventurer and member of the prominent Rockefeller family. Rockefeller was known for his passion for art and anthropology, which led him on expeditions to various remote regions of the world. In 1961, at the age of 23, Rockefeller embarked on an expedition to the Asmat region of western New Guinea in search of primitive art. It was during this expedition that tragedy struck. On November 19, 1961, Rockefeller’s boat capsized off the coast of New Guinea, leaving him stranded in shark-infested waters. Despite initial efforts to rescue him, Rockefeller disappeared, sparking a massive search-and-rescue operation. In the years following his disappearance, rumors circulated regarding Rockefeller’s fate. One theory, supported by anthropologist Carl Hoffman in his book “Savage Harvest,” suggests that Rockefeller was killed and eaten by members of the Asmat tribe, who were known for their practice of ritualistic cannibalism. However, definitive evidence regarding Rockefeller’s fate remains elusive, and his disappearance remains one of the greatest mysteries of the 20th century.
Michael Rockefeller
