Great White Shark: Myth and Reality

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 behaviour (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 Frederic Buyle, oceanographer Catherine Vadon, marine zoologist Michael Scholl, and marine biologist Bernard Seret – reflect on the future of the species now living on borrowed time. Great White Shark is an exciting new chapter in shark research. AUTHOR: Alexandrine Civard-Racinais is an author and journalist specializing in science. Patrice Heraud is an award-winning underwater photographer, documentary filmmaker, and author. He has specialised in the great white shark since 1990, and in 2003 he created SOS Grand Blanc, dedicated to a population tagging program for large white Australian sharks. 116 colour photographs, map, tables, resources