Product Description

The Great White Shark is an animal that inspires awe and fear: it is one of the world's foremost predators, equipped with the most formidable jaws in the animal kingdom. With attacks seemingly on the increase in the Western Cape region, as well as the increased popularity of Great White Shark tourism and cage diving, this giant of the deep is often in the news, but frequently for the wrong reasons. South Africa's Great White Shark is the definitive text for cage divers, marine biologists, tour guides, and photographers, providing in-depth coverage of Great White behavior, ecology, conservation, ecotourism and the truth behind cage diving, chumming and shark 'attacks'.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #392253 in Books
• Published on: 2007-07-23
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 96 pages

About the Author
Thomas P. Peschak is a marine biologist at the University of Cape Town's Marine Biology Research Institute. He leads ongoing research into abalone poaching, kelp forest ecology, Cape Clawless Otters and the ethno-marine biology knowledge of traditional cultures. He is an experienced field biologist and research diver and has worked in Africa, Central America, the Middle East and in the South Pacific. Thomas is an award winning natural history photographer and writer specializing in underwater and marine wildlife subject across Africa. He is a regular contributor to BBC Wildlife magazine and to Africa Geographic. Michael C. Scholl is the founder of the White Shark Trust and is also associated with University of Cape Town. In addition to having developed the identification method of 'finprinting', he currently holds the world s largest Great White Shark population database. He has been published in acclaimed scientific journals and has been featured by National Geographic Television and GEO.

Customer Reviews

Interesting topic
I am a shark expert and I have reviewed over 80 shark books.

A very nice book about South Africa's Great White population.

I have also written a book about shark attacks.

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Rare combination of talents
Thomas Peschak is an expert on the subject, an engaging writer, a world-class photographer, and a passionate adventurer - truly a rare combination of talents and interests. Fantastic read, fantastic images. Highly recommended.

Great White Guide
A book for the fans of the great white shark ...very good pictures,the essential guide for this shark in South Africa