shark attacks

"On July 1, 1916, witnesses watched in horror as twenty-three-year-old Charles Vansant was attacked and killed by a shark in shallow water at Beach Haven, New Jersey--the first recorded shark attack in American history. Scientists claimed a shark could not be responsible, but more deadly attacks soon followed along the Jersey Shore and up the freshwater Matawan Creek, setting off a nationwide panic that led the White House to declare a war on sharks"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the characteristics and behavior of various kinds of sharks, discusses numerous cases of shark attacks on people and offers guidance to swimmers in avoiding attacks and in defensive tactics.

Introduces readers to the life of surfer Bethany Hamilton, and how she returned to surfing after a shark attack.

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?.

"After she lost her arm in a shark attack, many were unsure whether Bethany Hamilton would ever surf again. But she set their fears to rest when she got back on her board only a few weeks later! . . This . . . graphic nonfiction title tells the true story of the attack, from the shark's first contact to Bethany's return to the water"--.

Ten-year-old Chet Roscow, who had been thrilled by the news of an aggressive great white shark attacking people all along the Atlantic coast, goes swimming with his friends in Springfield, New Jersey, one day, and wonders if he sees a shark in the water.

When Brendan arrives at his family's rented summer house, he hears horror stories from the locals about sharks in the water and grows frightened, even though his new friend Alex says the tales are not true.

Ten-year-old Chet Roscow, who had been thrilled by the news of an aggressive great white shark attacking people all along the Atlantic coast, goes swimming with his friends in Springfield, New Jersey, one day, and wonders if he sees a shark in the water.

Read about a scary shark attack, and learn some helpful tips.

"In beautiful Cape Cod, a fatal great white attack rocks the popular tourist destination. As the beaches are closed and locals grow angry, a recently arrived Barn Whimbril heads straight into the action. But he quickly gets caught up with a group of local teens who are determined to surf no matter what gets in the way. Can Barn safely investigate the attack, or will he come face-to-face with the ocean's most feared apex predator?"--Provided by publisher.