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Megalodon: Hunting the Hunter [Paperback]

Mark Renz (Author)
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April 1, 2002
Writing in a conversational style for the lay person -- without forsaking science -- the author embarks on a world-wide hunt for the largest predatory fish and most fearsome shark ever to inhabit our global seas. After 62 million years, the fossil record for this 60-foot aqua-motive known as C. megalodon abruptly ends.

In part, this is a color-illustrated guide book that pinpoints where to search for Meg teeth and other shark fossils in Florida and elsewhere, as well as how to identify the various species. It is also meant to invite lively discussions about how such a menacing predator became extinct, or whether it is still lurking deep below the oceanÂ’s surface. Additionally, the book is a rallying cry for treating todayÂ’s sharks (as well as all life forms) with as much respect as we ourselves would want to be treated.


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"...Unusually refreshing to have a combination of total fantasy and scientific accuracy." -- David J. Ward, Fossil Shark Researcher and author of "Fossils"

"Mark Renz is back with 'Supershark'. And does he have some stories to tell!" -- Edward Morris, reviewer for BookPage and ForeWord

"Renz has faithfully captured the sense of awe and discovery that accompanies finding and studying megalodon fossils." -- Bretton W. Kent, author of "Fossil Sharks of the Chesapeake Bay Region"

Superb and eye-opening paleontology account that is an enthusiastically recommended addition to paleontology reference collections and supplemental reading lists. --Midwest Book Review (Internet Bookwatch)

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When author Mark Renz is not writing about C. megalodon sharks, he is leading guided expeditions into the huge shark's former lair, looking for C. megalodon shark fossils. This book reflects his intimacy with his subject and his passion for life, past and present. "MEGALODON: Hunting the Hunter" may prompt you to grab your mask and snorkel, or shovel and screen, to search for your own "Meg" teeth. It might also make you more protective of living sharks, even if you don't care to swim with them!

Product Details

  • Paperback: 170 pages
  • Publisher: Paleo Pr; Third edition (April 1, 2002)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0971947708
  • ISBN-13: 978-0971947702
  • Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (17 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #829,981 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

 

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25 of 27 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A superb and eye-opening paleontology account, September 6, 2002
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Megalodon: Hunting The Hunter by paleontologist Mark Renzis the amazing saga of the evolutionary rise and fall of the Megalodon, a gigantic and deadly shark. From the hunt for Megalodon fossils, to the ecology of an efficient and successful predator, Megalodon is packed from cover to cover with a wealth of fascinating information, 390 illustrations and photos, and an accurate portrait of what these ancient eating machines were really like in the high seas. A superb and eye-opening paleontology account that is an enthusiastically recommended addition to paleontology reference collections and supplemental reading lists, Megalodon is enhanced for the readers with fifty international sites where they can search for Meg teeth, a color identification section of Meg and her ancestors, and more!
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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars "Megladon" Enlightens in a Big Way, September 29, 2003
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Lee Cone (Landrum, SC United States) - See all my reviews
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I have had the opportunity to hunt with Mark on several occasions in Florida and found him to be a wealth of knowlege regarding fossils. He has taken the time to put much of this knowlege into the framework of an educational and enlightening text. The book "Megladon" brings his casual, conversational approach to fascinating levels for interested readers. As a graduate from the University of Rhode Island's Graduate School of Oceanography, I found this book to be delightful to read, informative in it's scope, and very thorough in it's coverage of this large predator. The photographic documentation was awesome, and the additional information regarding various other fossil forms was an added bonus. This book is a "must" for the serious collector. I enjoyed "Fossiling in Florida" very much, but "Megladon" tops my list!
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10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars MEGA Praise for this Megalodon Book, September 24, 2003
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Having successfully used Mark Renz's first book- Fossiling in Florida- as a guide to finding some awesome fossils buried within Florida's abundant rivers, I decided to give his second book a try. Megalodon: Hunting the Hunter exceeded my expectations. Renz's imaginative writing style brings to life a creature that became extinct millions of years ago. This reader-friendly account, which cuts through all the academic jargon without sacrificing scientific detail, chronicles the emergence and disappearance of this giant species of shark. As an added bonus, the reader is introduced to Megalodon's relatives and other ancient sharks. Full of interesting facts and color photos, this book will appeal to fossil enthusiasts of all ages and levels of expertise. There are over 390 illustrations and photos (including Meg's dentition) -- a gold mine for fossil hunters who need help identifying their finds. Renz also lists at least 50 sites around the world open to intrepid fossil hunters. A reference section lists fossil clubs, related websites, and museums. Young readers should especially enjoy the chapter comparing Meg's ferocity with other prehistoric beasts, like Tyrannosaurus rex.

Megalodon: Hunting the Hunter comes highly recommended by renowned paleontologists and "Meg" experts. Believe me, this is one book that won't sit on your shelf collecting dust!

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From a distance it must have looked like one big animal swimming erratically across the shallow ancient Florida bay. Read the first page
Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
meg teeth, megatooth shark, upper anterior tooth, megalodon tooth, megalodon teeth, lingual view, lateral cusplets, labial view, shark researchers, lateral cusps, largest tooth, upper anterior teeth, labial side, true pathology, fossil sharks, lower tooth, phosphate mine, upper tooth, sand tiger, shark teeth, fossil vertebrates, shark tooth, white shark
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Peace River, Gordon Hubbell, South Carolina, Dave Ward, Steve Alter Photo, Caloosahatchee River, Marisa Renz, Cooper River, North Carolina, Venice Beach, New Caledonia, Terror Index, Bone Valley, Early Eocene, Early Miocene, Pierre Larue, Cliff Jeremiah, Hardee County, Mako Cosmopolotodus, Middle Eocene, Todd Kline, Florida Museum of Natural History, Cypress Gardens, Durham Creek Boat Landing, Native American
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