North Carolina Shark Attacks

Author : W. Clay Creswell
Publisher : Univ of South Carolina Press
Page : 188 pages
File Size : 43,6 Mb
Release : 2021-06-14
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781643361819

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Sharks in the Shallows by W. Clay Creswell Pdf

A detailed account of over one hundred shark-related incidents on the coast of the Carolinas from a shark-bite investigator Powerful and mysterious, sharks inspire both fascination and fear. Worldwide, oceans are home to some five-hundred species, and of those, fifty-six are known to reside in or pass through the waters off the coast of both North and South Carolina. At any given time, waders, swimmers, and surfers enjoying these waters are frequently within just one-hundred feet of a shark. While it's unnerving to know that sharks often swim just below the surface in the shallows, W. Clay Creswell, a shark-bite investigator for the Shark Research Institute's Global Shark Attack File, explains that attacks on humans are extremely rare. In 2019 the International Shark Attack File confirmed sixty-four unprovoked attacks on humans, including three in North Carolina and one in South Carolina. While acknowledging that they pose real dangers to humans, Creswell believes the fear of sharks is greatly exaggerated. During his sixteen-year association with the Shark Research Institute, he has investigated more than one hundred shark-related incidents and has maintained a database of all shark–human encounters along the Carolina coastlines back to 1817. Creswell uses this data to expose the truth and history of this often-sensationalized topic. Beyond the statistics related to attacks in the Carolina waters, Sharks in the Shallows offers a history of shark–human interactions and an introduction to the world of shark attacks. Creswell details the conditions that increase a person's chances of an encounter, profiles the three species most often involved in attacks, and reveals the months and time of day with the highest probability of an encounter. With a better understanding of sharks' responses to their environment, and what motivates them to attack humans, he hopes people will develop a greater appreciation of the invaluable role sharks play in our marine environment.

Author : John Hairr
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2023-05-22
Category : History
ISBN : 9781467153959

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North Carolina Shark Attacks by John Hairr Pdf

Millions of tourists visit North Carolina beaches each year, but advertisements promoting fun in the sun along idyllic shores forget to mention the dangers lurking under the waves. The Old North State is home to some very large and lethal sharks--bull sha

Author : Alex MacCormick
Publisher : Robinson
Page : 355 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2013-11-07
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781472100306

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The Mammoth Book of Shark Attacks by Alex MacCormick Pdf

The biggest-ever selection of first-hand accounts and news reports of shark attacks, both recent and historical, shows how sharks are masters of the ocean and how we enter their domain at our own risk. Think you're safe in the Med? Read about the Great Whites that thrive near holiday beaches. Think you're safe in large groups? Read about the sinking of the USS Indianapolis in 1945 when hundreds of sailors floated for days in shark-infested waters, being picked off one-by-one. Think you're safe at home? Read about the 69-year-old man, taking his regular evening swim, jumping off his backyard dock straight into the mouth of a bull shark. Many more extraordinary and gruesome accounts, including the shark-boat skipper who slit open the belly of a 360-kg tiger shark only to have a human head, pelvis, and arm come tumbling out, provide horrific and moving tales of shark encounters. The courage of survivors and those who have risked their lives to save shark attack victims is truly inspirational. Where can you find sharks? Features on different shark species with illustrations, fact boxes and maps show where they lurk around the world. Also included are a selection of full-colour photographs and special sections on the life cycle of a shark, how to avoid a shark attack and how to survive one.

Author : Blake Chapman
Publisher : CSIRO PUBLISHING
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2017-11-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781486307371

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Shark Attacks by Blake Chapman Pdf

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 to humans 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 behaviour. 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 polarising 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.

Author : Lauren Tarshis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2011-10-01
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780545414876

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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916 (I Survived #2) by Lauren Tarshis Pdf

Based on true events! It's the summer of 1916 and the Jersey shore is being terrorized by a Great White shark. Can 10-year-old Chet and his friends survive a swim in the local creek?In the summer of 1916, ten year-old Chet Roscow is captivated by the local news: a Great White shark has been attacking and killing people up and down the Atlantic Coast, not far from Chet's hometown of Springfield, New Jersey.Then one day, swimming with his friends, Chet sees something in the water. . .

Author : Michelangelo Ceci,Nathalie Japkowicz,Jiming Liu,George A. Papadopoulos,Zbigniew W. Raś
Publisher : Springer
Page : 473 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2018-10-22
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9783030018511

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Foundations of Intelligent Systems by Michelangelo Ceci,Nathalie Japkowicz,Jiming Liu,George A. Papadopoulos,Zbigniew W. Raś Pdf

This book constitutes the proceedings of the 24th International Symposium on Foundations of Intelligent Systems, ISMIS 2018, held in Limassol, Cyprus, in October 2018. The 32 full, 8 short, and 4 application papers presented in this volume were carefully reviewed and selected from 59 submissions. The papers deal with topics such as bioinformatics and health informatics, graph mining, image analysis, intelligent systems, mining complex patterns, novelty detection and class imbalance, social data analysis, spatio-temporal analysis, and topic modeling and opinion mining. In addition, three special sessions were organized, namely: Special Session on Granular and Soft Clustering for Data Science, Special Session on Intelligent Methodologies for Traffic Data Analysis and Mining, and Special Session on Advanced Methods in Machine Learning for Modeling Complex Data.

Author : Brendan McAloon
Publisher : Hardie Grant Publishing
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018-02-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781743585382

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Sharks Never Sleep by Brendan McAloon Pdf

Author : Lauren Tarshis
Publisher : Scholastic Inc.
Page : 162 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2020-06-02
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9781338120967

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I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916: A Graphic Novel (I Survived Graphic Novel #2) by Lauren Tarshis Pdf

A thrilling graphic novel adaptation of Lauren Tarshis's bestselling I Survived the Shark Attacks of 1916,with text adapted by Georgia Ball and art by Haus Studio! Chet Roscow is finally feeling at home in his uncle's little New Jersey town. He has three new friends, and they love cooling off in the creek on hot summer days. But then comes shocking news: A massive shark has been attacking swimmers in the ocean along the Jersey Shore, not far from where Chet is staying. Fear is in the air. So when Chet spots a gray fin in the creek, he's sure it's his imagination running wild. It's impossible he's about to come face-to-face with a killer shark... right? Based on the real life events of the Jersey Shore shark attacks of 1916, this graphic novel brings Lauren Tarshis's New York Times bestselling I Survived series to vivid life. Perfect for readers who prefer the graphic novel format, or for existing fans of the I Survived chapter book series, these graphic novels combine historical facts with high-action storytelling that's sure to keep any reader turning the pages. Includes a nonfiction section at the back with historical photos and facts about the real-life shark attacks.

Author : Alex MacCormick
Publisher : St. Martin's Paperbacks
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-08
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781250097095

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Shark Attacks by Alex MacCormick Pdf

More horrifying than Jaws-- because it's true! Since 1990 there have been 283 shark attacks worldwide-- 40 of which were fatal...In the past 15 years, reports of shark attacks have substantially increased...Over half the attacks occur in water no deeper than five feet... Believe it or not, shark attacks are still a very real threat to humans. These unspeakably bloody encounters happen in shallow water, in "safe" areas, to people just like you-- people who thought it could never happen to them. HONG KONG, 1995: A forty-five-year-old woman swimming in shallow water with fifty other people has one leg and one arm ripped off by the shark-- she dies before reaching the hospital. CALIFORNIA, 1993: A man snorkeling with friends is swallowed headfirst halfway down his body-- luckily, the shark spits him back out with only bite wounds. AUSTRALIA, 1993: A professional diver and mother of five is literally torn in half in front of her horrified family by a fifteen-foot great white shark. HAWAII, 1991: Two vacationing friends out for a swim suddenly see a shark "the size of a car" swim by. After one of the women begins thrashing in panic, the shark attacks and kills her-- her body is later recovered with several limbs missing. Read on for more blood-chilling accounts of people who fell prey to...SHARK ATTACKS.

Author : Alex MacCormick
Publisher : Constable
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Shark attacks
ISBN : UCSD:31822033435207

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Shark Attacks by Alex MacCormick Pdf

Since 1990 there have been over 350 shark attacks worldwide, of which more than 40 were fatal, while survivors often suffer lifelong damage both physical and mental. This book provides first-hand accounts and news reports of over 250 shark attacks.

Author : Jennifer Reed
Publisher : Enslow Publishing, LLC
Page : 132 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2008-07-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1598450867

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Cape Hatteras National Seashore by Jennifer Reed Pdf

Learn about Cape Hatteras National Seashore's history and varied attractions, as well as it's resident wildlife.

Author : Donald F. Kettl
Publisher : CQ Press
Page : 515 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2020-01-14
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781544374314

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Politics of the Administrative Process by Donald F. Kettl Pdf

"Kettl′s Politics of the Administrative Process continues to resonate well with students of public administration because it discusses key concepts and theories in a straightforward, cogent, and contemporary manner that both faculty and students appreciate." —Brian Bulla, Appalachian State University Efficient public administration requires a delicate balance—the bureaucracy must be powerful enough to be effective, but also accountable to elected officials and citizens. Donald F. Kettl understands that the push and pull of political forces in a democracy make the functions of bureaucracy contentious, but no less crucial. Politics of the Administrative Process gives students a realistic, relevant, and well-researched view of the field while remaining reader-friendly with engaging vignettes and rich examples. With a unique focus on policymaking and politics, the Eighth Edition continues its strong emphasis on politics, accountability, and performance.

Author : Mike Capuzzo
Publisher : Broadway
Page : 382 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Shark attacks
ISBN : UCSD:31822029922747

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Close to Shore by Mike Capuzzo Pdf

Describes how, in the summer of 1916, a lone great white shark headed for the New Jersey shoreline and a farming community eleven miles inland, attacking five people and igniting the most extensive shark hunt in history.

Author : A. Peter Klimley,David G. Ainley
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 531 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1998-04-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080532608

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Great White Sharks by A. Peter Klimley,David G. Ainley Pdf

Now available in paperback, the first comprehensive reference on Great White sharks separates fact from fiction and presents real evidence of the ecology and behavior of these remarkable animals. The volume begins with the evolution of the white shark and its relatives and continues with sections on its anatomy, behavior, ecology, distribution, population dynamics, and interactions with humans. Included in the volume are many illustrations, maps, diagrams, graphs and photos. Covers all biological aspects of Great White sharks Includes contributions from an international team of leading authorities Heavily illustrated with maps, diagrams, graphs, and photos

Author : Dr. Alan N. Brown
Publisher : Arcadia Publishing
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-21
Category : History
ISBN : 9781439678626

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Dark Florida by Dr. Alan N. Brown Pdf

Author Alan Brown leads readers on a stomach-churning turn through Florida's dark side . Florida sunshine beckons, but in can be unrelenting, too. And in the shadows, tragedy strikes. Ted Bundy leads a cast of serial killers who wrought havoc on the state. Storms spin onto its shores with landscape altering fury. Sharks lurk in the sea, and snakes and alligators lie wait in the swamps. Gangsters like Al Capone hit Miami Beach for a respite, but gangsters like Al Capone take no breaks from their trade. A woman spontaneously bursts into flames in St. Petersburg. Anthrax claims a life in Palm Beach. The Bermuda Triangle disappears vessels off the coast. Indeed, Florida knows boundless leisure, but it's just as familiar with catastrophe .