Shark Tracker: Confessions of an underwater cameraman
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
Shark Tracker: Confessions of an underwater cameraman
By (Author) Mr Richard Fitzpatrick
NewSouth Publishing
NewSouth Publishing
1st December 2016
Australia
Classifications
General
Non Fiction
Zoology: marine and freshwater mammals
777.832092
Physical Properties
Paperback
248
Width 135mm, Height 210mm, Spine 23mm
272g
Description
Killer tales from the deep from an award-winning cinematographer and marine biologist
Ever wondered what it would be like to be up close and personal with a constipated shark Thought about keeping a great white as a pet Or fantasised about naming a deadly animal after your ex Richard 'Shark Tracker' Fitzpatrick, who wrangles sharks and other deadly marine creatures for a living, has done all this and more. From the Great Barrier Reef to the murky depths of the Amazon, Fitzpatrick shares his real-life experiences with creatures of the deep from tagging sharks to witnessing sea horses giving birth. A mixture of mind-boggling stories and science provides an intimate insight into marine life and the conservation issues at stake.
Author Bio
Richard Fitzpatrick is a marine biologist and Emmy Award-winning cinematographer. He has shot more than 50 documentaries for the BBC, National Geographic and Discovery Channel including David Attenborough's new series on the Great Barrier Reef.
