Title
Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking The Great White Shark
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At Last: The Story Of Tracking The Oceans Most Charismatic And Controversial Predator, Compellingly Told By The Man Who Has Learned More About The Atlantic Great White Shark Than Any Other Person Alive. You Must Not Miss This Fantastic Book! Sy Montgomery, New York Times Bestselling Author Of The Soul Of An Octopusdr. Greg Skomal, One Of The Leading Great White Shark Experts In The Country, Reveals The True Nature Of These Mysterious Apex Predators, As Well As The Fascinating Story Behind Their History And Startling Resurgencewith Its Quaint Villages, Local Restaurants Serving Up Lobster Rolls, And Miles And Miles Of Warm, Sandy Beaches, Cape Cod, Massachusetts, Is Famous For Being Americas Carefree Seaside Getaway. But In August 2012, The First Confirmed White Shark Attack In Almost Eighty Years Occurred In The Region. As Shark Sightings Quickly Began To Increase On Cape Cod And Elsewhere, And Large Beachside Billboards Warning About The Growing Shark Population Became A Common Sight, A Boogie Boarder Died After Being Attacked By A Great White Shark In Cape Cods Shallow Waters. What Had Changed To Cause News Of Humanshark Interactions To Go From Being A Rarity To Being The New Normal? As Some Citizens Called For Shark Culls, Nets, Drone Surveillance, And Other Extreme Solutions, Interactions Between Local Residents And Scientists, Politicians, And Those Responsible For Public Safety Became Tense And Frantic.Dr. Greg Skomal, A Shark Biologist Whose Lifelong Passion Has Been To Gain A More Refined Understanding Of Great White Sharks, Was At The Center Of It All. This Is The Story Of The Great White Sharks Return To The Eastern Seaboard, Told Through The Life Of The Scientist Who Found Himself In The Oftentimes Thankless Position Of Having To Balance Conservation Efforts And The Drive To Do Important Science With Panic And Fear In The Court Of Public Opinion. Greg Has Spent Decades On A Quest To Tag, Track, And Demystify This Animal, Using Every High And Lowtech Method At His Disposal, Including Those He Invented, And He Frequently Comes Facetoface With These Shadows Of The Deep. He Leaves No Stone Unturned In His Pursuit Of The Secrets Behind The Largely Unknown Lives Of These Charismatic Creatures And In His Duty To Solve The Intricate Puzzle Of How Humans Can Coexist Alongside Them. Chasing Shadows Is A Toorare Conservation Success Story About Restoring An Apex Predator To An Ecosystem That Provides A Profound, New Understanding Of A Beast So Notoriously Fierce That Its Nearly Impossible To Imagine How Vulnerable It Truly Is.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main topic of 'Chasing Shadows: My Life Tracking the Great White Shark'? A: 'Chasing Shadows' focuses on the life and research of Dr. Greg Skomal, a leading expert on great white sharks, detailing his experiences tracking these apex predators and the challenges surrounding their resurgence in Cape Cod.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Chasing Shadows' is Dr. Greg Skomal, a renowned shark biologist and expert in great white shark behavior.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'Chasing Shadows' was published on July 11, 2023.
- Q: How many pages does 'Chasing Shadows' have? A: The book contains 368 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'Chasing Shadows' is available in hardcover.
- Q: Is 'Chasing Shadows' suitable for conservationists? A: Yes, 'Chasing Shadows' provides valuable insights into conservation efforts and the importance of understanding great white sharks, making it suitable for conservationists and naturalists.
- Q: What genre does this book belong to? A: 'Chasing Shadows' falls under the category of Environmentalists & Naturalists.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the behavior of great white sharks, the history of shark-human interactions, and the importance of conservation efforts for these creatures.
- Q: Is this book a first edition? A: Yes, 'Chasing Shadows' is a first edition.
- Q: What makes this book unique compared to other shark-related literature? A: 'Chasing Shadows' is unique due to its firsthand perspective from a leading shark biologist, combining personal experiences with scientific research to tell the story of great white sharks.