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If lightning struck the ocean while you were swimming in it, how far would you have to be to be safe?

Question by Andrew: If lightning struck the ocean while you were swimming in it, how far would you have to be to be safe?
If lightning struck the ocean while you were swimming in it, how far away would you have to be at risk of being killed or seriously injured?

Best answer:

Answer by cyswxman
Actually not all that far. The energy from the strike is dispersed in the water within only about 6-8 feet or so.

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