Great White Sharks

Great White Sharks
Author: A. Peter Klimley
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 531
Release: 1998-04-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0080532608

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

In Search of Great White Sharks

In Search of Great White Sharks
Author: Martin Chilson
Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Total Pages: 26
Release: 2015-12-15
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1508143420

Watch out for the great white shark! This high-interest book is sure to hook the attention of readers as they’re introduced to this bloodthirsty hunter. Readers will learn about the great white’s diet, anatomy, and behavior. They’ll also learn how great whites help the ocean environment, and how humans cause more harm to great whites than great whites cause to humans. Readers will love the fun fact graphic organizer that rounds out their knowledge of the subject. Vivid photographs illustrate engaging text in a dynamic pairing that will grab readers' interest and keep them reading.

Great White Shark

Great White Shark
Author: Richard Ellis
Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers
Total Pages: 296
Release: 1991
Genre: Nature
ISBN:

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

Blue Meridian

Blue Meridian
Author: Peter Matthiessen
Publisher: Random House
Total Pages: 179
Release: 2012-05-31
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1448139449

In 1969 Peter Matthiessen set out with the expedition led by Peter Gimbel, whose aim was to find and film underwater for the first time the most dangerous of all sea creatures - the great white shark. Acting as the expedition's chronicler and spare hand (both on the surface and below), Matthiessen accompanied the crew from the Carribean to the whaling grounds off the Durban coast, to various islands in the Indian Ocean, to Ceylon, and finally to success off the bleak south coast of Australia. Blue Meridian records the awesome experience of swimming in open water among hundreds of sharks, the beauties of strange seas and landscapes and the camaraderie, humour and tension of people who live in close proximity and risk their lives day by day.

Great White Sharks

Great White Sharks
Author: Janet Riehecky
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 32
Release: 2009
Genre: White shark
ISBN: 1429623152

Introduces great white sharks and describes their physical characteristics, their hunting techniques, and why they are important.

Searching for Great White Sharks

Searching for Great White Sharks
Author: Mary M. Cerullo
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 58
Release: 2015-12-21
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0756554667

Most people avoid great white sharks, but shark divers go looking for them! Diver and photographer Jeff Rotman goes to extremes to find and photograph great whites in their natural habitats. It takes a shark cage, a blood and fish recipe, patience, and courage to get up close photos of these powerful hunters. Discover the secrets of the great white, and what it's like to meet one face to face.

The Great White Shark Scientist

The Great White Shark Scientist
Author: Sy Montgomery
Publisher: HarperCollins
Total Pages: 80
Release: 2016-06-07
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 0544829344

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!

Learn About Sharks

Learn About Sharks
Author: Matt Marchant
Publisher: FriesenPress
Total Pages: 54
Release: 2018-11-08
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1525533940

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

Great White Sharks
Author: Thomas K. Adamson
Publisher: Bellwether Media
Total Pages: 24
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1681037084

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!

Blue Meridian

Blue Meridian
Author: Peter Matthiessen
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 225
Release: 1997-07-01
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 1101663154

A classic work of nature and humanity, by renowned writer Peter Matthiessen (1927-2014), author of the National Book Award-winning The Snow Leopard and the new novel In Paradise National Book Award-winning author Peter Matthiessen takes readers on an expedition to find the most dangerous predator on Earth—the legendary great white shark. On a trek that lasts 17 months and takes him from the Caribbean to the whaling grounds off South Africa, and across the Indian Ocean to the South Australian coast, Matthiessen describes the awesome experience of swimming in open water among hundreds of sharks; the beauties of strange seas and landscapes; and the camaraderie, tension, humor, and frustrations that develop when people continually risking their lives dwell in close proximity day after day. Filled with acute observations of natural history in exotic areas around the world, Blue Meridian records a harrowing account of one of the great adventures of our time. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.