Great White Shark: Myth and Reality
Civard-Racinais, Alexandrine; Heraud, Patrice [Photographer]; Fontenoy, Maud [Preface];
Language: English
Published by Firefly Books, 2012
- Hardcover
- New
Seller: Orion Tech, Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.Orion Tech
AbeBooks seller since February 18, 2015
Condition: New
US$ 24.92
Quantity: 1 available
Add to basketSeller Inventory # 177085102X-11-36079402
- Title
- Great White Shark: Myth and Reality
- Author
- Civard-Racinais, Alexandrine; Heraud, Patrice [Photographer]; Fontenoy, Maud [Preface];
- Publisher
- Firefly Books
- Publication year
- 2012
- Condition
- New
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- ISBN 10
- 177085102X
- ISBN 13
- 9781770851023
- Item weight
- 24 ounces
- Dimensions
- 9x7x0
A comprehensive new look at the great white shark.
The 1975 film Jaws tragically and erroneously marked the great white shark as a savage man-eating monster. Three decades later conservationists are still trying to dispel that myth.
Great White Shark returns the creature to its proper place: that of a wild and powerful predator to be respected. It follows one research team as it tracks tagged great whites, revealing previously unknown behaviors, such as hunting in groups, changing our understanding of this remarkable animal. It also surveys the deadly dangers faced by great white sharks, such as finning and ocean garbage.
More than 100 dramatic photographs fill the book's pages. Topics include:
- Range map and essential facts
- The role of the great white shark in marine ecosystems
- 10 myths about great white sharks
- Exceptional sensory organs
- Great white shark attacks
- Identifying individuals
- Transmitter tagging
- Photographing from a shark cage
- Shark protection around the world.
Special features provide a wealth of factual information and new insight. Two tagged sharks had their own stories to tell: one traveled a stunning 6,800 transglobal miles in just four months; a caged diver saves another from an agonizing death caused by plastic strapping. Four experts--a photographer, ocean biologist, oceanographer and the founder of the White Shark Trust--reflect on the future of the species now living on borrowed time.
Great White Shark writes an exciting new chapter in shark research for popular science readers.
"Synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
About the Author
Alexandrine Civard-Racinais is a popular-science writer actively involved in environmental issues.
Patrice Héraud is a professional photographer and diving instructor. He has been researching great white sharks for more than 20 years. In 2007 he founded SOS Grand Blanc (SOS Great White), a foundation devoted to the protection of great white and other shark species.
Maud Fontenoy is Spokesperson for UNESCO's Intergovernmental Oceanographic Commission and the World Ocean Network.
"About the title" may belong to another edition of this title.
Orion Tech
Kingwood, TX, U.S.A.
AbeBooks seller since February 18, 2015
Shipping rates within U.S.A.
| Item | 4 to 8 business days | 2 to 6 business days |
|---|---|---|
| First item | US$ 0.00 | US$ 0.99 |
Payment methods
Seller's business information
Orion Tech
6110 Royal Point Court
Kingwood, TX U.S.A. 77345
Terms of sale
We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described on the AbeBooks web sites. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please use the Ask bookseller a question link to contact us and we'll respond within 2 business days. This does not affect your statutory consumer rights including the right to withdraw from the contract and your statutory warranty rights.
Shipping terms
Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.