Great White Sharks

Author: A. Peter Klimley
Publisher: Academic Press
ISBN: 0080532608
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 531

Book Description
Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos. - Covers all biological aspects of Great White sharks - Includes contributions from an international team of leading authorities - Heavily illustrated with maps, diagrams, graphs, and photos

Great White Shark

Author: Richard Ellis
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN:
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 296

Book Description
Shares the latest findings on the great white shark's size, ancestry, relatives, breeding, and feeding habits.

The Great White Shark Scientist

Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: HarperCollins
ISBN: 0544829344
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
Dr. Greg Skomal, biologist and head of the Massachusetts Shark Research Program, is investigating a controversial possibility: Might Cape Cod’s waters serve as a breeding ground for the great white shark, the largest and most feared predatory fish on Earth? Sy Montgomery and Keith Ellenbogen report on this thrilling turning point in marine research and travel to Guadeloupe, Mexico, to get up close and personal with the sharks. This daring expedition into the realm of great whites shows readers that in order to save the planet and its creatures, we must embrace our humanity and face our greatest fears. This is an ideal read for Shark Week or anytime!

The Devil's Teeth

Author: Susan Casey
Publisher: Henry Holt and Company
ISBN: 1466800518
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 326

Book Description
A journalist's obsession brings her to a remote island off the California coast, home to the world's most mysterious and fearsome predators--and the strange band of surfer-scientists who follow them Susan Casey was in her living room when she first saw the great white sharks of the Farallon Islands, their dark fins swirling around a small motorboat in a documentary. These sharks were the alphas among alphas, some longer than twenty feet, and there were too many to count; even more incredible, this congregation was taking place just twenty-seven miles off the coast of San Francisco. In a matter of months, Casey was being hoisted out of the early-winter swells on a crane, up a cliff face to the barren surface of Southeast Farallon Island-dubbed by sailors in the 1850s the "devil's teeth." There she joined Scot Anderson and Peter Pyle, the two biologists who bunk down during shark season each fall in the island's one habitable building, a haunted, 135-year-old house spackled with lichen and gull guano. Two days later, she got her first glimpse of the famous, terrifying jaws up close and she was instantly hooked; her fascination soon yielded to obsession-and an invitation to return for a full season. But as Casey readied herself for the eight-week stint, she had no way of preparing for what she would find among the dangerous, forgotten islands that have banished every campaign for civilization in the past two hundred years. The Devil's Teeth is a vivid dispatch from an otherworldly outpost, a story of crossing the boundary between society and an untamed place where humans are neither wanted nor needed.

Mediterranean Great White Sharks

Author: Alessandro De Maddalena
Publisher: McFarland
ISBN: 0786458895
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 257

Book Description
In 1996, the Italian Great White Shark Data Bank began collecting and recording encounters in the Mediterranean between great white sharks and boats, bathers, divers, fishermen and others, from the Middle Ages to the present. This meticulously researched work presents the study's findings for the first time, releasing a trove of information on the great white's size, distribution, habitat, behavior, reproduction, diet, fisheries and attacks on humans. With 596 records of great white sharks from the entire Mediterranean Sea, this volume represents the most complete and comprehensive study on the species in that region and constitutes a rich resource for historians, scientists, fishermen, and divers.

Great White Sharks

Author: Thomas K. Adamson
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1681037084
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Great white sharks are fearsome ocean hunters! Their 300 sharp teeth and curved tails allow these predators to make quick, deadly attacks. The pages of this fact-filled title provide young readers with information about great whites’ environment, physical appearance, and behaviors. Leveled text and fascinating photos introduce great white basics, while special features highlight the shark’s diet, size, and key body parts. Once readers open the cover, there’s no escaping the fearsome fun!

Learn About Sharks

Author: Matt Marchant
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525533940
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 54

Book Description
The Great White shark is the largest predatory fish in the sea. It can be found in all the major oceans around the world and is listed as “vulnerable” on the endangered species list. This means they need our help! To help save the sharks, we must continue to learn more about these amazing creatures and work to protect them and the world’s oceans. Learn About Sharks: The Great White Shark is packed full of incredible photographs and cool facts about one of the most all-time famous sharks. Find out how old sharks really are, how Great White sharks hunt, how they bite, and most importantly, how YOU can save the sharks!

Great White Sharks

Author: Rebecca Pettiford
Publisher: Blastoff! Readers
ISBN: 9781618912640
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 24

Book Description
Shaped like torpedoes, Great white sharks can launch out of the water to catch prey. Named after their white bellies, these sharks easily blend in with the sun when seen from below. In addition to their coloring, these sharks have serrated teeth for tearing. They are made to hunt! In this exciting title, learn more about great white sharks and why they are one of the top predators in the ocean.

Great White Sharks

Author: Martha London
Publisher: Wild about Animals
ISBN: 9781644942482
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This title introduces readers to great white sharks, covering their habitat, their physical characteristics, and threats to the species. This title features informative sidebars, detailed infographics, vivid photos, and a glossary.

Great White Shark

Author: Alexandrine Civard-Racinais
Publisher: Firefly Books
ISBN: 9781770859531
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
A comprehensive new look at the great white shark. Great White Shark covers all aspects of this great but sadly misunderstood ocean predator. There are three sections: Portrait of the Great White; Searching for the Great White; and Requiem for the Great White? Together they describe shark biology and behavior (some of it previously unknown, such as hunting in groups) and describe how researchers and conservationists study and protect sharks. The last section considers the plight of the shark and paints an accurate portrait of this remarkable creature. It also surveys the deadly dangers faced by great white sharks, such as finning and ocean garbage. More than 100 dramatic photographs of sharks fill the book. Topics include: The role of the great white shark in marine ecosystems Complete survey of great white shark biology and behavior Great white shark attacks Identifying and tagging sharks Shark protection around the world Range map and essential facts Protection legislation Further reading for adults and children, films and internet sites. Four experts -- underwater photographer Frédéric Buyle, oceanographer Catherine Vadon, marine zoologist Michael Scholl, and marine biologist Bernard Séret -- reflect on the future of the species now living on borrowed time. Great White Shark is an exciting new chapter in shark research.