Shark : Stories of Life and Death from the Worlds Most Dangerous Waters

English

Series: Adrenaline Ser.

ISBN: 1560253975

EAN: 9781560253976

Category: Nature / Fish

Publisher: Da Capo Press, Incorporated

Release Date: 07/23/2011

Synopsis: Shark picks up where previous Adrenaline titles such as Rough Water and Deep Blue left off, with a collection focusing on mans terrifying interactions with one of the planets most frightening beastsan animal that arouses our most primal fearsfears that were recently brought to the surface by an outbreak of fatal attacks on this countrys beaches. From novelists to sailors to oceanographers to divers, mans encounters with sharks have produced a diverse body of gripping, often inspired writing by great names in adventure literature. Along with 16 black-and-white photos, selections feature a wide range of work with an emphasis on thrills and chills, including Peter Matthiessen on the great white shark, Edward Marriott on hunting man-eaters off Nicaragua, Richard Fernicolas account of the 1916 shark attacks that inspired Peter Benchleys Jaws, and Jacques Cousteaus studies of the creatures.

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Shark : Stories of Life and Death from the Worlds Most Dangerous Waters

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Paperback

Height: 0.95 inches

Width: 6.0 inches

Length: 9.0 inches

Weight: 18.45 oz

Pages: 368