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Synopsis
Sharks have been a source of deep terror and fascination from time immemorial. GREAT SHARK WRITINGS was the first volume ever to present a comprehensive selection of the literature and lore surrounding these awesome creatures of the sea. Available once again, this book contains a remarkable selection of shark writing by such famous authors as Peter Matthiessen, Arthur C Clarke, and Ernest Hemingway. Including the most famous shark stories of all time; the amazing discoveries of the scientists William Beebe and Eugene Clark, the stark legends of Polynesia and the Indian Sea; eerily charming shark-fishing stories; and incredible tales from the sets of movies such as Jaws and Blue Water, White Death, the 42 pieces in this collection comprise a fantastic tribute to the mysterious beauty of this most deadly of fish: * Peter Matthlesen on the search for the great white shark. * Peter Benchley discusses classic scenes from Jaws. * William Beebe and his diving experiences outside the bathysphere. * Eugene Clark on the sharks that rang bells. * Zane Grey on fishing for sharks in Australia. * Ernest Hemingway and his memorable story of an old man and the sharks.
