While Steve grappled with crocodiles, snakes and sharks, he had one rule that the cameras must be kept rolling - and his final moments were no different. The Crocodile Hunter 's death saw an outpouring of grief from fans across the globe - and even sparked a string of revenge attacks on stingrays on Australian shores that were condemned by the executive director of Steve's conservation group. Today marks 16 years since Steve Irwin tragically died after being stabbed in the heart by a stingray whilst doing what he loved best.