Shark!: Killer tales from the dangerous depths
By (Author) Robert Reid
Allen & Unwin
Allen & Unwin
1st December 2010
Australia
General
Non Fiction
597.3
Paperback
368
Width 138mm, Height 208mm
460g
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.
"An ideal science book for shark-loving teens." "Library Journal's Xpress Reviews""
"An ideal science book for shark-loving teens." --"Library Journal's Xpress Reviews"
Robert Reid is the author of Croc!