Shark attacks
Subtitle: myths, misunderstandings and human fear
By: Blake Chapman
Published: 2017
Language: eng
Number of pages: 268
ISBN-13: 9781486307357
Copyright date: 2017
Subjects: Sharks; Shark attacks; Dangerous marine animals
Description: "Humans spend more time in or on the water than ever before; we love the beach. But for many people, getting in the water provokes a moment's hesitation. Shark attacks are big news events and although the risk of shark attack on humans is incredibly low, the fact remains that human lives are lost to sharks every year. Shark Attacks explores the tension between risk and human fear, and the need to conserve sharks and protect the important ecological roles they play in our marine environments. Marine biologist Blake Chapman presents scientific information about shark biology, movement patterns, and feeding behaviour. She also discusses the role of fear in the way we think about sharks and the influence of the media on public perceptions. Moving first-hand accounts describe the deep and polarising psychological impacts of shark attacks from a range of perspectives. This book is an education in thinking through these emotive events and will help readers to navigate the controversial issues around mitigating shark attacks while conserving the sharks themselves"--Back cover.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-261) and index.
Table of contents: title: Introduction to sharks; title: Shark biology and basics; title: Shark attacks, deconstructed; title: The role of the media in shark attacks: the good, the bad and the ugly; title: The fear of the improbable: human psychology and shark attack; title: How to lessen the risk of shark attack: personal mitigation strategies; title: Shark bite first aid and trauma medicine; title: Human-wildlife conflict and regional management; title: Regional shark attack mitigation measures: what are they based on and do they work?; title: Legislation relating to shark attack mitigation; title: Looking towards the future.