Dark Facts Most Fans Don’t Know About Deadliest Catch

A Deadliest Catch producer lost their life in a seemingly unexplained way

‘Deadliest Catch’ is named for the dangers faced by fishermen, and it has seen its share of tragedy. Beloved Captain Phil Harris and many crew members have passed away due to storms or sinking boats. The show’s producer, Joseph McMahon, was shot outside his home while investigating a noise. The shooter took his own life afterward.