SURVIVING THE SHARK CL

by KATHREIN,JONATHAN

• ISBN13: 9781616086800
• ISBN10: 1616086807
• Edition: 00
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2012-07-17
• Publisher: FRWHEEL

Summary

In Surviving the Shark, Jonathan Kathrein describes his incredible shark attack experience. The book covers all aspects of Kathrein s survival, beginning with the eerie moments just before the attack, when something smashes into Kathrein s hand as he paddles on his board, waiting for a wave off Stinson Beach in northern California. Realizing it is probably shark, and possibly a great white, Kathrein tries to paddle away, furiously trying to make it toward shore, where he sees some of his friends on the beach. But it is too late, as the great white returns, slams into him, then grabs his leg and pulls him underwater, thrashing him back and forth, trying to rip his leg off. How Kathrein is able to escape and make his way to shore, despite his horrific wounds, is nothing short of amazing. But that s just the beginning, as he now faces months of physical and mental rehabilitation, all the while dealing with the constant media attention that the attack has generated. Gradually, with the help of his family and friends, Kathrein makes a recovery. Today, Kathrein gives lectures on shark conservation, as well as on such topics as avoiding shark attacks when you re in the water. In this book, he not only writes of his ordeal, but also delves into shark behavior, and explains his desire to spread shark awareness. There is also an underlying theme of tremendous familial love and Kathrein s extreme fervor for life.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments and Credits	p. ix
Introduction	p. xi
Journey to the Coast	p. 1
Stinson Beach	p. 17
Race to the Ocean	p. 31
The Art of Surfing	p. 41
A Blur of Speed and Power	p. 49
Chaos Strikes	p. 55
Out of the Jaws?	p. 61
Repair at the Hospital	p. 73
Media Frenzy	p. 91
Recovery and Healing	p. 97
Life After the Shark	p. 117
Learning About Sharks	p. 129
Shark Science	p. 141
Shark Behavior and Shark-Human Interactions	p. 157
Can We Save the Great White Shark?	p. 183
Afterword	p. 193
How to Avoid a Shark Attack	p. 195
Ocean Conservation Resources	p. 197
About the Authors	p. 199
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