Sharks Forever: The Mystery and History of the Planet’s Perfect Predator
About this ebook
- Sharks Forever debunks the myths about how dangerous sharks are and asks readers to look at them in a new light.
- Includes the latest science on sharks all over the world and discusses the threats facing sharks, including the destruction of habitat and food sources due to marine pollution and climate change.
- Introduces the stories of people, including young people, who swim with sharks, advocate for them and call them friends.
- Mark Leiren-Young is an award-winning author of a number of books, including Orcas Everywhere ; Big Whales, Small World and Big Sharks, Small World (releasing in the same season as Sharks Forever) .
- Mark Leiren-Young loves sharks almost as much as he loves orcas! He interviewed legendary filmmaker and shark defender Rob Stewart numerous times about why he fought for their protection and helped promote Rob’s third documentary film about sharks. Since Rob's death, Mark has continued to spread his message about protecting sharks and oceans.
About the author
Mark Leiren-Young is an award-winning author, screenwriter, playwright and filmmaker. He has written TV shows for young viewers (including cartoons) for Netflix, CBC, ABC, BBC Kids and PBS. He wrote, directed and produced the award-winning documentary The Hundred-Year-Old Whale. His first book, The Killer Whale Who Changed the World, won a Science Writers and Communicators of Canada Award. Mark has also written several books for young readers, including Orcas Everywhere: The Mystery and History of Killer Whales, which was shortlisted for a Red Cedar Book Award and the Information Book Award, and won the City of Victoria Children’s Book Prize. Mark hosts the podcast Skaana about ocean stories and is actively involved in the fight for the survival of the endangered southern resident orcas. He lives in Saanich, British Columbia.
