The Private Life of Sharks: The Truth Behind the Myth

by Michael Bright

12-page section of 14 color photos 25 drawings 6 x 9 "Will prove to be an instant classic with the multitudinous shark groupies all over the world." -Irish News Making use of a wealth of new research, nature writer Michael Bright explores the world of one of the most fascinating, frightening creatures on the planet, offering a compelling look at the shark's often misunderstood life in the wild. All the details are how sharks are precisely adapted for swimming and feeding, how they interact with each other, how they migrate and reproduce, and how many rare species have escaped scientific study. Individual chapters examine the extraordinary existence of the notorious Great White and the fact and fiction surrounding shark attacks around the world. Michael Bright is director of development at the BBC Natural History Unit. He is the author of numerous books on wildlife and nature, including Talking With Animals, The Dying Sea, Eagles, and Tropical Rainforest. He lives in England.

2 pages, Paperback

First published December 1, 1999