Review: Perhaps the most fascinating marine animals
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 01 23, 2014
Sharks are arguably the most fascinating marine animal, and to most people, the most dangerous one. My wife and I were scuba divers for twenty-five years, and we observed many sharks of several different species. Every encounter was a thrilling experience, although we quickly learned that sharks had little interest in us and that they weren't the deadly man-eaters of legend. Once we found that out, we were more relaxed around them and just enjoyed watching them and photographing them. Author Emma Child has written a primer on sharks for children, although as a grown-up, I also enjoyed her book. Among the interesting tidbits about sharks:* There are 368 species of sharks.* Sharks range in size from few inches to as long as a school bus.* Baby sharks are called "pups."* Not all sharks live in the ocean; some live in lakes and rivers.* Most sharks have five rows of teeth.* A Whale Shark is a shark, not a whale, and it's the biggest shark in the ocean.The book includes some excellent color illustrations to complement the text. Overall, it's a nice introduction to sharks for youngsters or anyone who's not already familiar with these fascinating marine animals.