The Great White Shark Handbook - by Greg Skomal (Paperback)

About the Book

Come face to face with one of the most feared apex predators in the world with The Great White Shark Handbook.

Book Synopsis

Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal, returns with a new shark handbook offering you a thorough exploration of the most fearsome and misunderstood shark on Earth.

Discover the great white's astonishing evolutionary adaptations, common misconceptions, and the ways these magnificent creatures are integral to marine ecosystems. Written by a premier shark expert and marine biologist, this illuminating book will take you beyond the dramatic representations in media and pop culture and allow you to appreciate the power and beauty of these remarkable cold-blooded carnivores.

This great white manifesto includes:

• Hundreds of stunning underwater photographs
• A thorough profile of this shark's habitat, behavior, anatomy, size, diet, hunting habits, and more
• The latest expert discoveries about this species
• Invaluable information about conservation efforts and threats to the population

Learn from the scientists and conservationists who have made learning about and protecting these impressive sharks their lifes' work. Sink your teeth into the secret world of sharks with The Great White Shark Handbook.

About the Author

Donna Potter Parham is a Science Writer who has spent more than 30 years learning and writing about animals and habitats for SeaWorld and San Diego Zoo Global. While earning a Bachelors in Science in biology at San Diego State University, Donna discovered the joy of sharing what she learned with others. She went on to achieve a Science and Technical Writing Certificate and an MBA but learning about the natural world remains her passion. She lives with her husband and two teenagers in San Diego, where she enjoys hiking, gardening, and floating in the shark-infested waters of the Pacific Ocean.