Presents Herman Melville's classic novel "Moby Dick" about Captain Ahab's obsession with finding and killing the great white whale that took off his leg.
Looks at the lives of whales in the waters of the Arctic, describes different species of whales, and discusses migration, the importance of whales to people, and efforts to save whales from extinction.
Offers a comparative overview of sharks and killer whales, describing each animal's physical characteristics and behavior and speculating about which would win in a fight.