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As shark attacks continue to rise along the coast of New England, Dr. Greg Skomal, the leading great white shark expert in the country, takes readers on a gripping exploration of these apex predators and the fascinating story behind their resurgence. August 2012 marked the first shark attack in Cape Cod in almost a century. Six years later, the inevitable first fatal attack took place. In less than a decade, the Cape went from being Americas carefree seaside getaway to a place where families are confronted with large beachside billboards that warn of a growing great white shark population swimming just feet off every beach along the Outer Cape. As residents called for shark nets, drone surveillance, and other high-tech solutions, watchingJawstransitioned from a fun summer ritual to a playbook for current interactions between scientists, politicians, and those responsible for public safety.Dr. Greg Skomal, a shark biologist and a leading expert on great white sharks, has found himself at the center of the sharks return to the New England coast. With more than three decades of field science, he balances research and conservation initiatives with public safety and economic interests daily. From tagging and tracking to studying predator-prey interactions between sharks and seals, to entering the ocean to unravel the history and behavior of these charismatic creatures, Skomal leaves no stone unturned in his pursuit of the secrets of the great white shark or the puzzle of how humans are to live with these apex predators.Chasing Shadowsis a human story told through science, one that could impact the world of sharks and humans alike as we confront our fear and fascination of these complex creatures.

Shark Week expert, Dr. Greg Skomal, returns with a new shark handbook offering you a thorough exploration of the most fearsome and misunderstood shark on Earth.Discover the great white’s astonishing evolutionary adaptations, common misconceptions, and the ways these magnificent creatures are integral to marine ecosystems. Written by a premier shark expert and marine biologist, this illuminating book will take you beyond the dramatic representations in media and pop culture and allow you to appreciate the power and beauty of these remarkable cold-blooded carnivores.This great white manifesto includes:Hundreds of stunning underwater photographsA thorough profile of this shark’s habitat, behavior, anatomy, size, diet, hunting habits, and moreThe latest expert discoveries about this speciesInvaluable information about conservation efforts and threats to the populationLearn from the scientists and conservationists who have made learning about and protecting these impressive sharks their lifes’ work. Sink your teeth into the secret world of sharks with The Great White Shark Handbook.