BOOK REVIEW: Sharks by Anna McMurray
As I step into the ocean for snorkelling, I start trembling
at the thought of sharks circling nearby. What if I get pulled away or mauled
by a ferocious Great White? Movies like Sharknado and Jaws have all instilled a
deep, dark fear for these marine beasts. However, after reading this book, I
have begun to see the clear picture of these somewhat “tame” sharks and that
their behaviour is often misunderstood.
Sharks provides information about the anatomy, behaviour,
and the different species of sharks. It also contains a classification table,
followed by a glossary and a comprehensive index. Fact boxes throughout the
book provide at-a-glance information about a subject, such as how long undigested
food can remain in the stomach, and what senses the shark uses to lead it to
food.
Dipping my flippers into the warm waters of Ao Nang, I scan
the calm surface of the sea for any tell-tale signs of a fin that would warn me
not to thrash around too much (snorkelers thrashing around is said to look like
a seal to sharks, whereby the snorkelers are attacked) and slowly immerse
myself into Mother Nature’s belly.
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