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Shark Attacks : Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear by Blake Chapman (2017, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherCSIRO Publishing

ISBN-101486307353

ISBN-139781486307357

eBay Product ID (ePID)240325887

Product Key Features

Book TitleShark Attacks : Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear

Number of Pages288 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication Year2017

TopicAnimals / Fish, Animals / Marine Life, Life Sciences / Marine Biology, Animals / General

IllustratorYes

GenreNature, Science

AuthorBlake Chapman

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight17.6 Oz

Item Length9.5 in

Item Width6 in

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LCCN2019-302956

ReviewsWe humans are spending 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 ever since the launching of the movie 'Jaws' and now the annual 'Shark Week' on television. 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. In "Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear", author and shark researcher Blacke Chapman deftly 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. A marine biologist, Blake Chapman presents scientific information about shark biology, movement patterns, and feeding behavior. She 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 polarizing psychological impacts of shark attacks from a range of perspectives. "Shark Attacks" 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. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, "Shark Attacks" is an impressively informative and highly recommended addition to both community and academic library collections, and will prove to be of special interest to students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject of sharks., In Shark Attacks: Myths, Misunderstandings and Human Fear , author and shark researcher Blake Chapman deftly 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. A marine biologist, Chapman presents scientific information about shark biology, movement patterns, and feeding behavior. She 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 polarizing psychological impacts of shark attacks from a range of perspectives. Shark Attacks 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. Exceptionally well written, organized and presented, Shark Attacks is an impressively informative and highly recommended addition to both community and academic library collections, and will prove to be of special interest to students and non-specialist general readers with an interest in the subject of sharks.

Dewey Edition23

Dewey Decimal597.3

Table Of ContentForeword Acknowledgements Prologue Introduction 1: Introduction to sharks 2: Shark biology and basics 3: Shark attacks, deconstructed 4: The role of the media in shark attacks: the good, the bad and the ugly 5: The fear of the improbable: human psychology and shark attack 6: How to lessen the risk of shark attack: personal mitigation strategies 7: Shark bite first aid and trauma medicine 8: Human-wildlife conflict and regional management 9: Regional shark attack mitigation measures: what are they based on and do they work? 10: Legislation relating to shark attack mitigation 11: Looking towards the future Index

SynopsisHumans 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., 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 behavior. She 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 polarizing 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., Shark Attacks explores the tension between risk and human fear and the need to conservesharks and protect the important ecological roles they play in our marineenvironments. Marine biologist Blake Chapman presents scientific informationabout shark biology, movement patterns, and feeding behavior. She discusses therole of fear in the way we think about sharks and the influence of the media onpublic perceptions. Moving first-hand accounts describe the deep and polarizingpsychological impacts of shark attacks from a range of perspectives.

LC Classification NumberQL638.93.C43 2017