SHARK! The cry that strikes fear into the hearts of beach lovers around the world. It carries a chill of terror, that death is nearby and waiting. Or injuries so shocking that the mind recoils from the thought. This book chronicles shark attacks both on Australia's fatal shores and overseas. It also records miraculous escapes - some so bizarre they defy belief, and some that display extraordinary courage in the face of extreme peril.
Robert Reid interviews famous shark hunters and other adventurers who speak for the first time about their dangerous encounters with these fearsome predators. Reid investigates the phenomenon of the so-called 'rogue' sharks, those that stalk and kill humans in numbers, in the same place, at the same time. These are gripping stories that will both fascinate and frighten, stories that will take the reader into the realm of these strange but terrible creatures. They have ruled the oceans with ruthless efficiency for more than 400 million years. They are the silent killers of the deep.
By:
Robert Reid Imprint: Allen & Unwin Country of Publication: Australia Dimensions:
Height: 208mm,
Width: 138mm,
Spine: 28mm
Weight: 460g ISBN:9781741759020 ISBN 10: 1741759021 Pages: 368 Publication Date:01 December 2010 Recommended Age: From Audience:
General/trade
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ELT Advanced
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Robert Reid is the author of Croc!
Reviews for Shark!: Killer tales from the dangerous depths
An ideal science book for shark-loving teens. -- Library Journal's Xpress Reviews