Steve was not so much a show off as a good performer. The great work this guy did teaching at Crocodile School..teaching people how to help the animals...not stress them as Shambles seems to suggest. He cared highly for family, friends and all the animals he worked with. All the animals he handled in the programmes were so handled for either research of health purposes, as well as saving their lives by removing them from neighbourhoods where they were in danger of being shot by frightened residents. He also educated me and many of you in how to help those animals....I believe there are people on this thread who have failed to look beyond their own assumptions of what Steve Irwin did....and many of them would never have the guts to do the same...so sour grapes folks.
Rest in Peace Steve Irwin. You did much for the animals that needed your help.