Cousteau's Great White Shark (Abradale Books) (Hardcover)

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Editorial Reviews

From Library Journal

Just when you thought it was safe to go back into your science stacks comes a second major title on "the most frightening" but "most misperceived creature on earth," the great white shark. Like Richard Ellis and John E. McCosker's Great White Shark ( LJ 12/91), this book foregoes the tabloid stories of the great white's occasional use of people as an entree and concentrates purely on the scientific. Essentially a lengthy report on a series of experiments conducted by Cousteau and his team aboard the research vessel Alcyone off the coast of Australia, this work uses the same formula as those of Cousteau's father (e.g., Jacques Coustea: Whales , LJ 12/88). The text is accompanied by many simply gorgeous photographs of the awesome white that will make you glad you live on land. (These fish are so scary-looking they're afraid of each other!). Like Ellis and McCosker's title, this book offers enough scientific data to please the armchair ichthyologist but is also accessible to the casual reader. Cousteau and the great white shark are a winning combination that will be popular in all public libraries.
- Michael Rogers, "Library Journal"
Copyright 1992 Reed Business Information, Inc. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Description

Here is the story, in words, photographs, and drawings, of a two-and-a-half-year expedition to the south coast of Australia. The Cousteau team-including scientists, divers, cameramen, and sailors-studied the behavior and biology of the much-feared but little-known great white shark. Myths and lore about the great white are dispelled, leaving an indelible image of a powerful predator of the seas.

125 illustrations in full color, 9 x 113/4"

Product Details

• Hardcover: 176 pages
• Publisher: Harry N. Abrams (February 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0810981343
• ISBN-13: 978-0810981348
• Product Dimensions: 12.1 x 9.4 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.4 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #797,946 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

Customer Reviews

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible photographs., July 10, 1998

By A Customer

I was lucky enough to see Jean-Michel preview the documentary in San Francisco in 1993. The book is an excellent documentation of their dives and research of the Great White Shark. The book has wonderful, and frightning, photos of the Great Whites encountered on their journies to Australia. This book does not represent all of the research done during the project, and that is its only draw back. I would highly recommend this book for all White Shark enthusiasts and those wanting to learn more about this beautiful creature.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book! Two thumbs up!, February 21, 1999

By A Customer

I am a great fan of the Cousteus and I also love sharks. This book encompasses all aspects of the Great White shark, as well as what it's like being a scientist studying them. I loved this book. This book gives a new perspective to the life of the Great White and really helps remove the bad name of the White Shark. If you love sharks, you will probably like this book a good bit!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Jaws!, June 15, 2001

By	"[e-mail]" (Itzehoe, Germany) - See all my reviews

A very informative book about the great white. The photos are amazing. This Shark is one of the most interesting animals alive. A real predator.