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.